operatives

Example Sentences

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Operatives — usually a constant presence in areas where it holds sway — could scarcely be seen.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2024

"Operatives experienced in the use of the specific tools involved, and in similar conditions" would be used, it said, "in order to minimise the risk of damage to adjacent surfaces".

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2023

Operatives working behind enemy lines will have lightning-fast, rugged computers that can extract huge amounts of data from terrorists’ thumb drives, tablets and cell phones in a matter of minutes — with no training whatsoever.

From Washington Times • May 27, 2019

Operatives close to Mr. Schumer and Ms. Cortez Masto view Mr. Hickenlooper as a soft “no” — in part because of Mr. Gardner’s vulnerability.

From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2019

And Psi Operatives didn't carry weapons or anything else.

From Sight Gag by Janifer, Laurence M.