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agent

[ey-juhnt] / ˈeɪ dʒənt /


NOUN
power, instrument for achievement
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STRONG


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The report from the 24 agents, entitled “A Pulse Check of the First Six Months,” was obtained by the New York Post.

From Salon

ICE or Border Patrol agents were described as victims in about 60% of those cases.

From Los Angeles Times

Since immigration agents began raiding Los Angeles neighborhoods and worksites in June, many local leaders have pushed for action on the issue.

From Los Angeles Times

So, after being kidnapped in Mexico, he entered the U.S. illegally and told border agents he was afraid for his life.

From Los Angeles Times

The BBC World Service has spoken to chemical weapons experts, whistleblowers from Georgia's riot police, and doctors, and found the evidence points to the use of an agent that the French military named "camite".

From BBC