As the storm cleared, the pirate ships appeared on the horizon, their black flags snapping in the wind.

The old tales warned travelers to be on guard for a land pirate along the lonely stretch of road.

The village formed a militia to defend against land pirates who preyed on isolated farms.

At the open-mic poetry reading, she stepped onto the stage wearing a pirate shirt whose flowing sleeves seemed to compose verses of their own.

The shop had a bright display of pirate shirts that attracted tourists.

The neighborhood installed security cameras after several packages were stolen by porch pirates.

When I checked the security footage, I saw a porch pirate grab the package and ride away on a bike.

The arch-pirates circled the convoy under cover of fog, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

The villagers watched in awe as the air pirates descended from their zeppelins to barter for fresh supplies.

The air pirate boarded the commercial plane and ordered everyone to remain seated.