as in pirating
the act or pursuit of robbing ships at sea many countries have harsh penalties for piracy now

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Recent Examples of piracy The show promises to be full of smuggling, piracy, derring do, and other space shenanigans. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 June 2025 Concerns about piracy and competitive espionage are often cited. Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 Some have suggested seizing the vessels on the grounds of international law, either for environmental reasons or piracy. Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025 The other is the cheap, but legally treacherous path of piracy. Douglas B. Laney, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for piracy
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robbery
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  • But that afternoon, Smith didn’t know the worst decision of his life, a robbery that left three people dead and two others wounded, was now being rehashed for millions.
    John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2025
  • Authorities said Lawler partnered on the last four robberies with Tarandle Lee, 45, of Bolingbrook, who drove the getaway car.
    Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2025

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“Piracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piracy. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

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