piracy
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"We consider these acts illegal. They border on international piracy," said President Vladimir Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Global music revenues have been growing year-on-year after streaming subscriptions provided a lifeline to the industry undermined by piracy and financial decline.
From BBC • May 29, 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
“Considering Somali piracy as an increased cost of trade translates into an estimated $18 billion yearly loss to the world economy,” researchers at the World Bank wrote in a 2013 report.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
News of this came north to Gont, but the Lords of Gont were busy with their piracy and paid small heed to the woes of other lands.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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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