listening device

Example Sentences

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It is believed the microwave signal was used to turn on “The thing,” which was a gift from Russia to the U.S. – a large seal – that hid a listening device.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2024

As soon as the question was asked, Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts grabbed at the translator listening device sitting in front of them, eager to hear how new teammate Shohei Ohtani would answer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2024

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s military chief said Monday that a covert listening device was found in one of the offices where he works, and hinted without elaborating that bugs were detected in other locations.

From Washington Times • Dec. 18, 2023

The jury members were told they will also hear evidence from a listening device placed in the home of defendant Christopher Zietek, 67.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2023

Judge Byrne was told that a listening device on Mort Halperin’s phone had picked up several conversations with Daniel Ellsberg.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin