trafficked
Example Sentences
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While Sri Lankan officials say they have not identified foreigners being trafficked into the country, dozens of Sri Lankans have been rescued from scam compounds abroad over the past year.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
A U.N. report found in February that Libya had recently dismantled four Islamic State cells that had spread propaganda online and trafficked people to Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
In recent years, a number of gray whales have been spotted feeding in unfamiliar areas, including the heavily trafficked waters of San Francisco Bay.
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
“It ensures they understand their rights and options — and for many who were trafficked or coerced, returning home to their family is the safest path.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
His large row house is trafficked by us rushing in and out, depositing papers, carrying file cabinets, computers, lamps, makeshift desks.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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