piracy

Example Sentences

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It was the 11th consecutive year of growth, after streaming subscriptions rescued the industry from a period of piracy and financial decline.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 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

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

From Slate • Feb. 3, 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

News of this came north to Gont, but the Lords of Gont were busy with their piracy and paid small heed to the woes of other lands.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin