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  • plural of pirate.
  • present tense form of pirate (3rd person singular).
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pirates



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According to the Puntland officials, this could explain why it has now become an area of operation for the pirates.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

The life of a superhero lends itself well to gallivanting through galaxies, battling space pirates and star bandits.

From Salon Jun. 27, 2026

From 2003 through 2008, the association sued some 35,000 alleged song pirates.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

Once the Revolutionary War commenced, and for years after, America’s merchant marine fleet was targeted by pirates of every stripe.

From Barron's Jun. 5, 2026

The girls and the pirates gathered on MoMo’s blinged-out yacht, huddled in blankets and towels and robes.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray



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