pirate

Example Sentences

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Notorious pirate Henry "Long Ben" Avery was born near by.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

He added: "What politicians in London are talking about is essentially a return to the era of the pirate Edward Teach, known as Blackbeard."

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

At the other end of the temperamental spectrum is Paul Giamatti, whose perpetually furious Nus Braka, space pirate, has a grudge against the Federation and was instrumental in the imprisonment of Caleb’s mother.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

Fish’s taste quickly developed by listening to pirate radio and vinyl.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

There were majestic sailing ships with detailed riggings and portholes, squat tugboats, a pirate ship steered by a mean-looking crew.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn