bootlegged

Example Sentences

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Harry pursed an entrepreneurial, sometimes shady version of the American Dream, building an empire on whatever he could distribute at a profit — bootlegged liquor, pulp-fiction rags, girlie magazines known as “smooshes.”

From Washington Post

Mariota bootlegged it in from the 3 in the final minute of the first half to the put the Falcons ahead to stay, 21-14.

From Seattle Times

“Absolutely Fabulous,” the British smash hit comedy that was once seen only in America by fans fabulous enough to have bootlegged videos, has taken a Concorde ride to cult status in the states.

From Los Angeles Times

But the marketing campaign affirms the popularity of food hacking, a pastime that has blossomed on social media, where creative diners stack, stuff and customize their way to their own bootlegged meals.

From Washington Post

I'd persuaded my mum to buy me a bootlegged cassette compilation of her songs from an Indian shop close to home.

From BBC