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spying



NOUN
surveillance
Synonyms


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She asked Pauken if he was spying on China or working for the Central Intelligence Agency, to which he said no.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

But those examples don't necessarily mean every single team in Germany is spying on their rivals.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

So, is spying as commonplace in Germany, and is cultural difference a suitable defence?

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

In a wide-ranging interview, Solak insisted he had been unaware of the spying plot, revealing he only found out about it when the news broke last month on social media.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Noor’s going to think I’m spying on her.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai




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