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surveillance

[ser-vey-luhns, -veyl-yuhns] / sərˈveɪ ləns, -ˈveɪl yəns /


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The remotely operated drones called “Black Arrows” can move at 100 mph, shoot pepper gel and provide real-time surveillance to law enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

On Saturday, a UN security official told AFP that Israeli forces destroyed 17 surveillance cameras linked to UNIFIL's main headquarters in Naqura.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Officials said exposure to lead in the nuggets was found during a routine surveillance sampling conducted by a state partner.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

For surveillance pay specifically, the bill would prohibit companies from using workers’ personal data — without their consent — to determine what they’re paid.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The Fowl character in question was watching it all from the surveillance room.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer