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prostitution

[pros-ti-too-shuhn, -tyoo-] / ˌprɒs tɪˈtu ʃən, -ˈtyu- /


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Madrid hosted two demonstrations in the centre of the Spanish capital -- one for transgender rights and the other for the legalisation and regulation of prostitution.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

Trump has denied wrongdoing and said his friendship with Epstein ended before Epstein pleaded guilty to procuring a minor for prostitution in 2008.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Regan, who previously ran in an SNP leadership contest, argues that challenging men's demand for prostitution will help protect women.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

He had saved three girls from prostitution by throwing bags of gold through their window late at night—a legend that is the origin of his role as a gift giver to children.

From Slate • Dec. 15, 2024

Articles in the paper covered feminism, suffrage, sex education, legalized prostitution, vegetarianism, women in the military, and spiritualism.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling