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espionage

[es-pee-uh-nahzh, -nij, es-pee-uh-nahzh] / ˈɛs pi əˌnɑʒ, -nɪdʒ, ˌɛs pi əˈnɑʒ /


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That makes Debbie and Judith relatable and extraordinary figures, in that they are 50-something women, played by 50-something women headlining a high-velocity espionage thriller, linked to developments each is entitled to be angry about.

From Salon Jul. 26, 2026

Illicit distillation "is IP theft and industrial espionage" and "a national challenge that creates serious national security risks for the United States and democratic allies," Sarah Heck, Anthropic's head of public policy, said on X.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

Archer says Joby is hiding its dependence on money and parts from China, while Joby alleges Archer stole its technology through corporate espionage.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

A jury found John Rogers guilty earlier this year of making a false statement but acquitted him of a more serious charge of conspiracy to commit economic espionage for China.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

"He testified in a number of court cases which resulted in convictions of saboteurs and espionage agents practically on his testimony alone," the prison warden wrote.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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