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sex trafficking

American  
[seks traf-i-king] / ˈsɛks ˌtræf ɪ kɪŋ /

noun

  1. the illegal practice of procuring or trading in human beings for the purpose of prostitution or other sex work.


Etymology

Origin of sex trafficking

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

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Mr. Massie has also irritated the president by raising his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender who committed suicide in 2019 while in jail awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Federal prosecutors have successfully prosecuted cases of adult sex trafficking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

She also became an advocate of justice for survivors of sex trafficking.

From Salon • Aug. 1, 2025

Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.

From BBC • Jul. 28, 2025

A federal jury found Sean “Diddy” Combs not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering but the hip-hop mogul continues to face multiple lawsuits.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

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