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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The play is peppered with such issues as social justice, politics, prostitution, women’s rights and anti-semitism.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026 -
Both denied knowing anything about Epstein’s crimes prior to his 2008 conviction in Florida for soliciting prostitution from an underage girl.—
Robin Abcarian,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Sex work.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sex%20work. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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