Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bootlegging
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This process, however, led to some accusing Gilgan of smuggling full-on undisclosed AI slop into the pages of the paper of record.—
Maggie Harrison Dupré,
Futurism,
9 Apr. 2026 -
Shares rose 4% after the company revealed on Tuesday that two independent members of the company's board are conducting an investigation regarding the indictment of employees accused of smuggling Nvidia chips to China.—
Davis Giangiulio,Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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The company is trying to deploy AI tools on everything from inventory planning to merchandising to product development.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 2026
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The rights to his image are managed by CMG Worldwide, which specializes in celebrities merchandising.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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Under California law, companies that are suspended by state tax officials are legally barred from transacting any business.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Due to changes to federal tax reporting rules that Congress approved in 2021, payment platforms, including Venmo, CashApp, PayPal and any other platforms used for transacting funds, had to issue 1099-K forms to any Americans who received more than US$600 in payments.—
Pamala Wiepking,
The Conversation,
23 Feb. 2026
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The two parties have been in a standoff for several weeks now, essentially since mid-March when the writers began bargaining with the major studios on a new film and TV contract.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2026
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Both labor groups, plus the police and fire unions, are currently bargaining with city leaders over new multi-year contracts.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Hide eyesores like trash cans and A/C units with shrubs, trellises, or fencing for a polished look.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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In terms of safety measures, the district has fencing around each school campus, security camera systems and check-in procedures for all visitors and parents.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Bootlegging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bootlegging. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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