Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bootlegging
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Another video showed the volunteers smuggling in food killed and dumped in a ditch.—
Yousra Elbagir,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026 -
Nearly a dozen Florida gang members and associates were indicted on racketeering charges for smuggling drugs into prisons across the state and attempting to kill their own members, Orlando’s top federal prosecutor said Friday.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 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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Gauger has 20 years of experience at Nike, having started as retail and merchandising planner in 2002.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
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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 advantage for Mustafa is that obtaining gold financing from the crypto markets is easier than transacting with banks, who often require claims on company assets like real estate to secure loans for gold.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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In a statement, SAG-AFTRA blasted Nexstar for eliminating its union positions at KTLA and WGN — and noted that the layoffs come as SAG-AFTRA is actively bargaining with Nexstar stations in several markets.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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The parties have been bargaining on and off since September on the WGSU’s first contract.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2026
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Use a tree tube or fencing to discourage browsing.—
Dr. Lauren Kurtz,
Hartford Courant,
21 Feb. 2026
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Alternative plans to control the island's mule deer population included fencing them in, relocating the deer, introducing predators and sterilization.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Bootlegging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bootlegging. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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