Example Sentences

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While in the Middle East, Cooper led efforts to intercept military equipment that Iran was smuggling to its proxy groups throughout the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

There was no overt evidence that Abrego Garcia was smuggling immigrants across the country, as prosecutors now claim.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2025

Court documents said Mr. Ledezma-Avila admitted he was smuggling illegal immigrants.

From Washington Times • Mar. 1, 2023

One time, Ms. Geulen recalled, she was on a train with a girl she was smuggling to safety when another passenger asked the girl her name.

From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2022

And now I was smuggling Hitler’s most prized treasure, along with a map and key to the Amber Room in my boot heel.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys