clandestine
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His recent reporting has focused on Russia’s war in Ukraine, the Kremlin’s clandestine operations in Europe, and the escalating shadow war of espionage and sabotage between Russia and the West.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
"Rush revealed to a foreign government official the existence and certain descriptive information of a US government clandestine human source," they said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
As Béatrice’s amateur detective work pulls her in deeper, the strands begin to suggest a conspiracy, one marked by mysterious disappearances and the clandestine sway of the Vatican.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Rules followed by American companies are also unlikely to bind foreign rivals, a hostile government, or a clandestine organization.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
Even if it was a modified arrangement that involved three months of clandestine dating.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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