human trafficking
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of human trafficking
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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He also highlighted the awarding of more than £250,000 of public funding to TN Trawlers while human trafficking investigations were ongoing.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The French authorities have also been investigating a vast alleged human trafficking network reportedly set up by Fayed.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
The NRM was introduced in 2009 as a way to identify potential victims of exploitation, human trafficking and modern slavery.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
Officials branded these visits as “wellness checks,” ostensibly aimed at ensuring that the children in question did not fall victim to human trafficking and were keeping up with their obligations for their immigration cases.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
But her fight against child marriage and her advocacy to end human trafficking are changing the world.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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