bootleg

Example Sentences

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In between the tribute bands and memorabilia vendors, one of the big attractions was screenings of various rare or bootleg film footage, screened in cavernous hotel ballrooms.

From Salon

California’s vehicle code outlaws willful and negligent damage to highways, and most governments frown on bootleg repairs, which, if improperly done, can cause accidents, expose taxpayers to lawsuits and actually worsen a pothole.

From New York Times

The song has the scratchy, low quality vibe of a bootlegged demo; and the vocals are sometimes slurred and glitchy - likely to be artefacts of the AI process.

From BBC

And presumably, he can print some crazy, one-off Deep Purple bootlegs just for himself?

From BBC

“Her presence on YouTube in a series of films made for the Italian RAI network, as well as a lot of bootleg recordings, constitutes a great discovery,” he continued.

From Washington Post