spy on
Example Sentences
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He instead pointed to Wired reporting about New York Knicks owner Jim Dolan allegedly using cameras and security at the arena to spy on his critics.
From Salon • Jul. 8, 2026
LONDON—A U.K. immigration official and Hong Kong trade official have been found guilty of helping the Chinese state spy on dissidents in Britain, the first convictions related to Chinese espionage in British history.
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
Yuen denied commissioning Wai to carry out surveillance of Hong Kong dissidents based in London, including "never" having asked him to spy on pro-democracy activist Nathan Law.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
On the rare days when Eeben Axelroot is in his shack at the end of the airplane field, I’ve been known to go down there and spy on him, too.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
