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operative

[op-er-uh-tiv, op-ruh-tiv, op-uh-rey-tiv] / ˈɒp ər ə tɪv, ˈɒp rə tɪv, ˈɒp əˌreɪ tɪv /


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The FSB operates a spy system, called the System for Operative Investigative Activities, which is used to monitor phone calls and internet traffic in Russia.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 25, 2022

July 27 "All American" Season 3 "Mighty Express" Season 4 "The Operative"

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2021

In 2013, she and Clifford Gaddy published “Mr. Putin: Operative in the Kremlin.”

From New York Times • Nov. 21, 2019

She had co-written a book on Russian president Vladimir Putin, titled Mr Putin: Operative in the Kremlin.

From The Guardian • Nov. 21, 2019

Fredericks had first known of him as FBI Operative 71-054P, under the name of William K. Brady.

From Sight Gag by Janifer, Laurence M.




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