spying

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Appeared in the January 22, 2026, print edition as 'Taiwan Chips Away at Chinese Spying'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

The Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act would make a current Department of Justice rule barring prosecutors from compelling the release of journalists' sources into federal law.

From Salon • Nov. 21, 2024

Spying is limited by the need for human labor.

From Slate • Dec. 4, 2023

Spying an empty spot in a parking lot, a driver flicks on the turn signal and steers the car into the space.

From New York Times • Mar. 7, 2023

Spying on Diana from the bushes was the hunter Actaeon, unaware of the grim fate awaiting him.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein