piracy
Example Sentences
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To sustain the global economy, we must ensure that the “sound dues” of the 21st century—instability, piracy, and conflict—aren’t the price of doing business.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
That became a problem for Chinese shippers around 2010 when Somali piracy was on an upswing, so Beijing permitted the creation of private firms according to strict guidelines, Heath said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
There are a multitude of crises in Somalia that could also be pushing people to piracy.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
At least four vessels have been targeted in suspected piracy incidents in the last week including a fishing vessel and oil tanker.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
“You’d better not be lying to me, boy. I don’t fancy a life of piracy, so you’d better damn well be right.”
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
Vocabulary lists containing piracy
Vocabulary from The Articles of Confederation
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Born a Crime
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"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 11
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