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piracy

[pahy-ruh-see] / ˈpaɪ rə si /


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However, the increase was far smaller compared with previous agreements, for reasons including decreased competition and digital piracy.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

They have also become a source of something unexpected: digital piracy.

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2026

Venezuela described it as an act of "international piracy".

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

The film made its debut at Sundance, where it generated so much buzz it had to be pulled from the festival’s online platform because of piracy concerns.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

These days the Sistermen left open piracy to Salladhor Saan and his ilk and confined themselves to wrecking.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin