eavesdrop
Example Sentences
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Quantum cryptography offers a promising defense by using the rules of quantum physics to secure communication against eavesdropping.
From Science Daily
Who has the capacity to eavesdrop on a cellphone chat between top Russian and American officials?
As Ms. Picasso puts it: “There’s a lot of chatter going on between these works—like we’re eavesdropping at a party.”
One former US intelligence official said information gleaned by Colombian officers was often vital in supporting American eavesdropping and satellite intelligence.
From Barron's
An eavesdropping party took pity on us and sent over some shots.
From Los Angeles Times
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