pirate

Example Sentences

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Get Go is a homage to London, with snatches of pirate radio and a crisp two-step beat, articulating a story about the therapeutic feeling of dancing with strangers.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

In our quest to catch the neighborhood porch pirate, we’ve inadvertently built a dragnet that catches much more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Banners with messages such as "We are all Carlos Manzo" were displayed alongside the pirate flag emblematic of the Japanese manga "One Piece," which has become a symbol of global youth protest.

From Barron's • Nov. 15, 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