streetwalking

Definition of streetwalkingnext
as in prostitution
the practice of engaging in sexual activities for money The organization worked to destigmatize streetwalking.

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prostitution
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  • Combs has been incarcerated since his September 2024 arrest and is serving a 50-month prison sentence for his conviction on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • The receptionist, who refused to give his name, recalled phoning Oakland police at least 10 times in the last six months to report prostitution and trafficking among hotel guests, and said other staff have called dozens of additional times.
    Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
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“Streetwalking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streetwalking. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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