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surveillance

[ser-vey-luhns, -veyl-yuhns] / sərˈveɪ ləns, -ˈveɪl yəns /


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The publicist believes relationships between celebrities and traditional paparazzi photographers are more mutual and transactional, compared to some of the newer forms of fan surveillance.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

“This government, as promised, has maintained the closest surveillance of the Soviet military buildup on the island of Cuba.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

As you enter the store, its surveillance cameras identify your face and track your movements through the aisles.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

Congressional funding is supercharging huge government investments in surveillance tech and data analytics driven by AI, which automates analysis of very large amounts of data.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

She taps her screen, and everyone milling around the surveillance area gathers around her.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth




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