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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bootlegging
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While little is known about the nephew at this time, El Chapo is notorious for leading the Sinaloa Cartel and smuggling drugs into the United States.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2026 -
Disney has created a narrative that explains why Din Djarin and Grogu are flying beside the Millennium Falcon on a mission to steal cargo for the ride’s smuggling main character, Hondo Ohnaka.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
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The Squeeze team has merchandising, a popular social media presence and tons of support across the country.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 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 cost of transacting in public equities rises for everyone without a private information channel.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
24 May 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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Hollywood’s actors and writers unions, after winning AI protections in bargaining with studios, remain concerned about the potential misuse of the tech.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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The nurses have been bargaining with the hospital for more than a year, according to the union, and have faced multiple unfair labor practices against union supporters.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The pandemic shutdown prompted her to revisit fencing after having tried it as a youth.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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As fencing scales at Trinity College, the school will continue to invest in its other sports, including its dynastic squash program.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
28 May 2026
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“Bootlegging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bootlegging. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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