sleeper
Example Sentences
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He previously played a KGB sleeper agent in The Americans, for which he won an Emmy Award for his acting in 2018.
From BBC
Good Shepherd in Wolverhampton supports vulnerable and disadvantaged people in the city, from rough sleepers to families living in supported accommodation.
From BBC
The track’s metaphorical meaning — comparing his own flawed behavior in relationships to a “mutt” or a dog with good intentions — along with a sensual bassline and knocking drums eventually became a sleeper hit.
From Los Angeles Times
Recent research has demonstrated that AI models can harbor sleeper agents that can be triggered under specific conditions without detection.
I was nine when I first rode an Indian sleeper train.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.