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agent

[ey-juhnt] / ˈeɪ dʒənt /


NOUN
power, instrument for achievement
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


Example Sentences

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If the Cadillac passengers had known they were dealing with a federal agent, the entire incident with Morgan could have very well been avoided.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

However, their listing agent, Wilson, told the Wall Street Journal that they ultimately decided against selling the home.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

“Jagged Little Pill” author and literary agent Eric Smith weighed in, “As someone who champions authors and books the way you do, this is so disappointing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

But the courier was sent home after a Customs and Border Protection agent stopped him at the Miami airport and got the letter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Hayhanen had been a brave and skillful agent during World War II but had gone soft in the years since.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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