clandestine
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Clandestine action—the stuff of thrillers and Hollywood hits—has traditionally served a less colorful policy purpose, somewhere between diplomacy and war.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025
“Right now there are way more questions than answers,” said Daniel Hoffman, a former CIA Clandestine Service officer.
From Washington Times • Apr. 13, 2023
Clandestine human sources are the lifeblood of any espionage service.
From New York Times • Aug. 26, 2022
There’s something appealing about a secret sign language being manufactured into cloth used for commerce in clothing or furnishings — an International Clandestine style.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2022
Mrs. Delany then told her I had been reading "The Clandestine Marriage" to her, which the queen had recommended, and she thanked her majesty for the very great pleasure she had received from it.
From The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 1 by Burney, Fanny
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