bootlegged

verb

past tense of bootleg
as in smuggled

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  1. smuggled
  2. sold
  3. fenced
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  • Small drones were smuggled into Russia’s Bryansk region using air balloons and bigger transport drones, then taken by car near the air bases by Ukrainian agents, who were arrested, the security service said.
    — Emma Carmichael, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
  • According to New York investigators, the vase was smuggled out of Italy by Fritz Burki and consigned for sale at Christie’s London before entering the museum’s collection.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of smuggled
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  • As of Wednesday, the winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Idaho had yet to be claimed.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026
  • The sculptures were stolen from Indonesian archaeological sites and sold to an American collector by the late antiquities dealer Douglas Latchford.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Definition of sold
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  • The landmark was fenced off ahead of Fourth of July celebrations before the next round of renovations began in July.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • Jurado said the temporary art park would make good use of land that has been fenced off and unused, but stressed that her office will ensure a transparent process for the long-term use of the lot.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
Definition of fenced
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“Bootlegged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bootlegged. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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