pirates
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Sixteen suspected pirates have been arrested, while others escaped and were being pursued, officials said.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Rudderless ship just waiting for the right pirates to come along.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Christopher and Anya’s adventures unspool at a breathless pace as they hop from island to island, dueling with pirates, trespassing among giants and competing in a deadly street race featuring some of Glimouria’s nastier creatures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
He and other researchers suspect there may be collaboration between the Somali pirates and Yemenis after several vessels were seized near Yemen's coast.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
We pirates use it for treasure maps, secret oaths, and other confidential documents.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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