covert

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Sir Ian Bauckham, the chief regulator of Ofqual, said invigilators are being trained to spot covert equipment, including smart glasses, hidden earpieces and pens with built-in screens.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The third case involved covert surveillance at a hen harrier roost in the Yorkshire Dales where investigators captured evidence of a planned attempt to kill one of the UK's rarest birds of prey.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

While the American president videoconferences with his Chinese counterpart, Vivien and Alice speed to Hong Kong, seeking information on a rogue protest group with covert members in both American and Chinese power circles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Gravity shifts reveal changing mass on the planet’s surface, allowing the government to track everything from depleting global water tables to covert underground infrastructure.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

And then Dulles handed Harvey a plum: control of Division D, putting him in charge of the CIA's covert operations around the world.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau