as in prostitution
the practice of engaging in sexual activities for money
The city moved to decriminalize sex work.
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prostitution
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Six men from Connecticut and one man from New York were arrested during an operation targeting individuals allegedly soliciting prostitution in Fairfield.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026 -
He was ordered to spend 50 months in prison after a jury convicted him in July on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years apiece.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Sex work.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sex%20work. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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