pirate
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The streaming giant is undertaking an audacious effort to capture fans of one of Crunchyroll’s biggest hits, the pirate fantasy series “One Piece.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Recent illegal, large-scale overfishing in Somali waters by Chinese boats has also challenged the livelihoods of traditional fishermen prone to turn pirate.
From Barron's • May 4, 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
“Nonsense; that is mere superstition. There have been many competent lady sailors, and even notorious lady pirates. Not that being a pirate is anything to brag about.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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