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pirate

[pahy-ruht] / ˈpaɪ rət /


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A pirate attack off Somalia is the work of a new group of "opportunistic criminals", security officials said on Tuesday, complicating a threat that costs the shipping industry billions of dollars.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

There are multiple themed weekends, too, including the first weekend when guests were encouraged to strut out in their best pirate garb.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Pollen and Isherwood’s resolution to export gave the navy of the other noisiest champion—the U.S.—the opportunity to pirate them too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

“Okay, so maybe it won’t be pirate booty,” he said.

From "Mystery Map (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #3)" by Franklin W. Dixon




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