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pirate

[pahy-ruht] / ˈpaɪ rət /


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And as a hard-nosed, long-haired defender with the bearing of a pirate, Pochettino loved it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

After a brief stay in a corporate dry dock, the pirate ship returned to the high seas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

He then worked for pirate radio station Kiss FM in London, becoming a director once the station went legal.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

One showed people recording action sequences with iPhone 17 Pro Maxes, including a movie set where a pirate ship was under attack, and another featuring an incoming tornado.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“I’m going to challenge him to a pirate duel.”

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser




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