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Sentences with SHANGHAIING

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Sentences

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"The sailors were shanghaiing unsuspecting men to work on their ship."
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"Many men fell victim to shanghaiing in the port town."
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"The shanghaiing of able seamen was a major issue for maritime trade."
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"The practice of shanghaiing declined with the advent of steamships."
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"Stories of shanghaiing became popular in sea novels and tales."
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"The shanghaiing of skilled sailors was especially profitable for ship captains."
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"Dockside taverns were sometimes involved in the shanghaiing operations."
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"The authorities cracked down on shanghaiing activities in the port."
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"The victims of shanghaiing were often sailors or laborers."
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"There were laws enacted to prevent shanghaiing."
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"Some shanghaiing operations were run by criminal gangs."
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"The shanghaiing of crew members was detrimental to the sailing industry."
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"Efforts were made to raise awareness about the dangers of shanghaiing."
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"The term 'shanghaiing' originated from the practice's association with the city of Shanghai."
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