piracy

Example Sentences

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Lower courts upheld a jury’s verdict against Cox’s internet service for contributing to music piracy, which the company did little to stop.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

However, the increase was far smaller compared with previous agreements, for reasons including decreased competition and digital piracy.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Globally tankers were facing "a resurgence in piracy and other attacks", while a newer phenomenon of so-called "dark fleets - vessels engaged in sanction busting activities" brought further problems.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

NATO’s European navies, after years of building warships focused on dangers including piracy, smuggling and terrorism, must once again build ones designed for sub-hunting and relearn how to use them, said retired Dutch Adm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 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