spy on

Example Sentences

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Wai also recruited a fellow Border Force officer, an ex-Royal Marine called Matthew Trickett, to help spy on foreign dissidents.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

“Havana Affair” has a lively espionage theme: “Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show / First stop Havana go-go.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

His presence with Natalie's family in the days and weeks after her death, and even his attempt to spy on their conversations.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

For much of this century, the big tech companies, as well as their investors, have often tried to avoid developing or promoting things that helped spy on people or kill them.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Washington knew he had to organize Patriot networks to spy on the Redcoats in New York.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen