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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Dick Van Dyke, the squeaky-clean Disney icon, gave up his vices long ago — and says it’s paid off with a remarkably long life.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
10 Dec. 2025 -
These are not the only changing national vices, however; more Americans are also gambling online, consuming marijuana, and watching pornography than ever before.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Prostitutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prostitutions. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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