trafficked

Example Sentences

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He is a defense attorney who became rich representing underworld figures, including right-wing paramilitary commanders who trafficked cocaine to U.S. cities and Alex Saab, the alleged money launderer for former Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

"When you're talking about the number of people who are trafficked, one person is one person too many," she says.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

“We were especially impressed with the photo editing tools, which we expect will be heavily trafficked, and which are Apple’s clearest near-term Services monetization opportunity,” Woodring wrote.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Those conducting the scams are sometimes willing con artists, and other times trafficked foreign nationals forced to work.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

The road was well trafficked, and at night for their comfort there were rude inns to be found.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin