undercover

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Steve Coogan is terrific in a rare dramatic role, as is Tom Burke as cop teetering on the edge as he falls dangerously deep into his undercover persona.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

This time, an undercover researcher posed as a UK-based family member of a migrant attempting to cross the Channel.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

On the other hand, these aggregators are bringing news stories to audiences who might not be getting them elsewhere – some of the undercover voters wouldn't otherwise be seeing much about politics.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The caller even provided a “code phrase” that the victim was supposed to say to the alleged undercover officer at their meeting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Seemed harmless enough, wasn’t even after the reward—we had an undercover approach him with a phony check, he wouldn’t touch it.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt