as in prostitutes
a woman who engages in sexual activities for money
a group that serves as an advocate for the health and welfare of sex workers
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Sickert is showcased here for both his impressionistic instincts and his portrayal of previously taboo art subjects such as prostitutes and the impoverished.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026 -
While reviewing his laptop, investigators also found that Cantrell was soliciting several other prostitutes online during his time working for the Godley Police Department.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2026
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Well, yes, there were also hookers and tequila girls and whatever else was going on in those offices.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Nov. 2025
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Exile in Europe led to a midnight jam session with Chet Baker, two years living with Parisian call girls and work for the King of Morocco.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Sex workers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sex%20workers. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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