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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  • Prosecutors allege Eichorn, who represented District 6 before resigning in March 2025, responded to an online prostitution ad that was part of a sting by Bloomington police and other law enforcement.
    Frankie McLister, CBS News, 14 May 2026
  • The report details allegations of rape, child prostitution, forced labor and trafficking linked to mining camps throughout the Amazon.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
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“Streetwalking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streetwalking. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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