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pillager

noun

Definition of pillager

as in robber

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But in the meantime, on their nut-selling quest, Zuriko and Gela are unfortunately — though perhaps inevitably, given that in these parts Murphy’s law is the only one strictly observed — waylaid by highway robbers.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
The film, notable for seeing the robbers escape in Mini Coopers before the inevitable double-crossing took place between the co-conspirators, did well at the box office, grossing $176 million worldwide.

— Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

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Frank and Jesse James rode with them as the raiders killed 150 to 200 men and boys and burned down nearly every business on Massachusetts Street, as well as dozens of homes.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026
The preseason finale against the Atlanta Falcons is days away, roster cuts are next Sunday, and the season opener at the Las Vegas raiders is three weeks away.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

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Within hours, their yacht vanishes, Matt is abducted by a gang of ruthless pirates led by Langbore (Copley), and paradise becomes a trap.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Bloom played the dashing blacksmith Will Turner, who teams up with the eccentric pirate Captain Jack Sparrow (Depp) to save his forever love, Elizabeth Swann (Knightley) from a gang of raucous, rival pirates.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2026

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