Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bootlegging
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Last March, 23 inmates were charged with offenses ranging from smuggling weapons in a Doritos bag to the stabbing of a man convicted in the killing of hip-hop legend Jam Master Jay.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026 -
In Black Panther, Killmonger’s father T’Chaka was killed by T’Challa’s (Chadwick Boseman) father for smuggling vibranium out of Wakanda, prompting him to duel T’Challa for the throne.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 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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Means, still living in Phoenix, started the merchandizing company Hello Merch in 2008.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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All-time highs were realized for both transacting and paid accounts.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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This is why Sabi built TRACE, a digital infrastructure designed for Africa’s producers, miners, and traders to prove legitimacy and meet global standards for transacting with the rest of the world.—
Anu Adedoyin Adasolum,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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On December 31, the unions filed with the State of California, alleging unfair labor practices by Solano County and arguing that Solano is not bargaining in good faith.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The announcement comes after resort ownership and its patrollers union, which have been bargaining since June, reached an impasse in negotiations.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
24 Dec. 2025
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For total protection, erect metal or polypropylene deer fencing around the plant to prevent them from entering.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Replacing three existing bridges and several timber stairways and installing new timber stairways and fencing on the Lower French Canyon Trail, and expanding the boardwalk from the bridge to the existing stairway at Jacob’s Ladder.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Bootlegging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bootlegging. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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