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spy

[spahy] / spaɪ /




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In “The Testaments,” Lucy Halliday stars as Daisy, a new Pearl Girl who is really an undercover spy for Mayday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

It's well known the US regularly flies a U-2 spy plane from RAF Akrotiri, though it's not publicly acknowledged.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Fourth place went to Hindi-language spy thriller "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" with $4.75 million.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Although he’s best known for his spy novels, he also had an outsize influence in the kitchen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

On the other hand, the spy planes brought back priceless intelligence on Soviet military strength.

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




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