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piracy

[pahy-ruh-see] / ˈpaɪ rə si /


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"And one of the first to experience film piracy."

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

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

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

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

From Slate • 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




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