piracy
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During the mid-14th century, Islamic piracy expanded along the Valencian coastline, while increasing militarization created growing demand for protective equipment and weapons.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Judge Paul Thomas noted that while Barrow was engaged in the online piracy he had a "steady income" working for the postal service, and said it was clear the defendant's motivation was simply "pure greed".
From BBC • Jun. 2, 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
Despite the lure of piracy, he decided that dinner would be a good idea.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
Vocabulary lists containing piracy
Vocabulary from The Articles of Confederation
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