human trafficking
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of human trafficking
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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Percentage of reports the Treasury Department received flagging transactions tied to suspected human trafficking were filed by money-services businesses, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network said in an alert published Thursday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
They are united by their faith and shared ministry, the Ohio Sisters Justice Network, whose banner described the network’s use of “gospel justice” to protect democracy, end human trafficking and support immigrants.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez promptly blamed the migrant rush on human trafficking gangs.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
“We’ve created successful organized retail theft programs, human trafficking and fentanyl task forces, and programs targeting violent criminals.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 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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