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pirate

[pahy-ruht] / ˈpaɪ rət /


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Walking through the exhibition, specially-programmed headsets react to the environment - creating a personalised DJ Mix as the music evolves from juke joints and jazz clubs to reggae nights, carnival and pirate radio.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

One showed people recording action sequences with iPhone 17 Pro Maxes, including a movie set where a pirate ship was under attack, and another featuring an incoming tornado.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Pollen and Isherwood’s resolution to export gave the navy of the other noisiest champion—the U.S.—the opportunity to pirate them too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Fish’s taste quickly developed by listening to pirate radio and vinyl.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

But he is more like a pirate walked straight from a story a teacher once read to my class.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads




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