Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bootlegging
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Federal agents stopped three boats that were en route to South Florida from the Bahamas and were smuggling large loads of cocaine and dozens of Chinese migrants last week, according to court documents.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025 -
In it, prosecutors offered him the chance to be deported to Costa Rica in exchange for remaining in jail until his trial and pleading guilty to charges of smuggling undocumented immigrants across the United States.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
27 Aug. 2025
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As a haunted doll, Annabelle has all sorts of merchandizing opportunities that other demons just can’t muster.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Many analysts think Target stumbled by losing sight of the winning mix of merchandising savvy and competitive price points that had distinguished it from Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Twin Cities,
20 Aug. 2025
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There is only one vehicle in the United States transacting below $20,000 — the Mitsubishi Mirage.—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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Attribution models will break when one agent consults multiple data sources before transacting.—
Jason Goldberg,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Businesses can avoid antitrust scrutiny by collectively bargaining economic rules with employees’ unions.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The settlement resolved a complaint alleging the health center had illegally laid off more than 50 workers without bargaining with their union.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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During the Democratic National Convention last year, the courthouse was subjected to numerous layers of security, including not only fencing but a tight screening process inside requiring those with business in the building to leave their IDs with officers in the lobby.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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In 1973 a fencing contractor working in Queensland, Australia, noticed an unusual-looking wallaby on a property being cleared for cattle.—
Lauren Liebhaber
September 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Bootlegging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bootlegging. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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