trafficked
Example Sentences
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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
Earlier, the Beatles had trafficked mainly in straightforward love songs, but in this one they sound less like a pop band and more like writers with literary depth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
This made it difficult to track populations, understand their genetic health, or identify where trafficked animals were stolen from.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
They helped to distract outsiders from the truly profane event: the growing misalignment of interests between the people who trafficked in financial risk and the wider culture.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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