as in traded
to carry on the business of buying and selling goods or other property
arrested him for trafficking in drugs
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Recent Examples of trafficked
In Cambodia, more than 200,000 scam workers have been released from fortified compounds, where many of them had been trafficked, held against their will, and forced to work for little pay.
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NPR, 21 June 2026
What trafficking can look like Advocates emphasize that no single sign proves someone is being trafficked.
—Ginger Allen, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Enslavement or freedom was passed down to the child through the mother, meaning white men could augment a workforce trafficked from Africa by raping with impunity and enslaving their offspring.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
Brit Pop often trafficked in ironies, distances, and coolness.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 15 June 2026
The grant allowed the hospital to offer people who have been shot, stabbed, severely assaulted or trafficked two payments of $500 each.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026
The riverside area below the museum is well-trafficked by strolling and jogging Bilbainos who may pop in to enjoy the rooftop views and surrounding shops and galleries.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
In June, 2023, Stan filed an indictment of more than three hundred pages, detailing evidence that the Tates, Naghel, and Radu had trafficked the women housed in Villa 67.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
The cold case murder victim has been identified as Tiffany Bradley, a 16-year-old girl who was trafficked from Pennsylvania to Boston, Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced Wednesday.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
NPR, 21 June 2026
What trafficking can look like Advocates emphasize that no single sign proves someone is being trafficked.
—Ginger Allen, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Enslavement or freedom was passed down to the child through the mother, meaning white men could augment a workforce trafficked from Africa by raping with impunity and enslaving their offspring.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
Brit Pop often trafficked in ironies, distances, and coolness.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 15 June 2026
The grant allowed the hospital to offer people who have been shot, stabbed, severely assaulted or trafficked two payments of $500 each.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026
The riverside area below the museum is well-trafficked by strolling and jogging Bilbainos who may pop in to enjoy the rooftop views and surrounding shops and galleries.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
In June, 2023, Stan filed an indictment of more than three hundred pages, detailing evidence that the Tates, Naghel, and Radu had trafficked the women housed in Villa 67.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
The cold case murder victim has been identified as Tiffany Bradley, a 16-year-old girl who was trafficked from Pennsylvania to Boston, Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced Wednesday.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trafficked
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The latest truce agreement was reached after the two sides traded deadly fire on Friday, imperiling negotiations to reach a final peace deal between the United States and Iran.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Bucks ownership has confirmed Giannis will either sign an extension or be traded, with a decision expected before the draft.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The chances for a longer-term deal would increase if Giannis is acquired (and Tyler Herro therefore is dealt).—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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In the wake of her loss, Dion was dealt another blow when she was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome (SPS), a rare and painful autoimmune and neurological disorder.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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In May, two of Lan’s Hermes handbags were sold via online auction, fetching about $539,000.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The Wall Street Journal reported that 30-second ad spots during hydration breaks were being sold for approximately $200,000.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
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Many of these important pieces ended up in museums around the world thanks to art dealers who either faked provenance papers or smuggled them out of the country.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Tarentino, who is familiar with the Singh case but could not comment on it specifically, said a lot of work is being done to prevent drugs being smuggled across the Canadian border.—
Jonathan Moens — Bellingcat,
STAT,
18 June 2026
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