piracy

Example Sentences

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Lower courts upheld a jury’s verdict against Cox’s internet service for contributing to music piracy, which the company did little to stop.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

NATO’s European navies, after years of building warships focused on dangers including piracy, smuggling and terrorism, must once again build ones designed for sub-hunting and relearn how to use them, said retired Dutch Adm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

"Those who profit from piracy will be held to account."

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

‘And that’s a humble homage to liberty. To democracy and tyranny. To freedom and piracy.’

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers