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espionage

[es-pee-uh-nahzh, -nij, es-pee-uh-nahzh] / ˈɛs pi əˌnɑʒ, -nɪdʒ, ˌɛs pi əˈnɑʒ /


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Some of the cases related to serving as an unregistered foreign agent, a charge Bondi ordered prosecutors to stop pursuing unless they involved “conduct similar to more traditional espionage by foreign government actors.”

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

Scrutiny of Chinese-made routers has intensified recently over signs that foreign hackers use these devices for espionage.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

A British man jailed with his wife in Iran on espionage charges has said they feel frightened by the war and abandoned by the British government.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

After being elected to the First Protectorate Parliament, Downing continued his espionage activities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

A new era of espionage was on the horizon.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau