as in vices
the practice of engaging in sexual activities for money
prostitution is illegal in most states
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vices
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At the micro level, however, the influences of different vices become more clear.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025 -
The thefts, assaults, and rapes that resulted from these vices often went unpunished, as British commanders prioritized prosecuting the war over protecting civilians.—
Time,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Prostitutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prostitutions. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.
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