as in vices
the practice of engaging in sexual activities for money
prostitution is illegal in most states
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vices
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For 40 days, the Church invites the faithful to practice prayer, fasting, and acts of charity, as well as to reflect on their actions and make personal changes, such as giving up vices and strengthening their relationship with God.—
Nadia Cantú,
AZCentral.com,
3 Feb. 2026 -
One of the challenges with character is that any of the virtues can manifest as deficient or excess vices, as shown in Table 1.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Prostitutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prostitutions. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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