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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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In the past, Beijing has denied involvement in cyber espionage and portrayed itself as one of the world’s foremost victims of hacking.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

Rhys won for lead actor in a drama series in 2018 for his work on FX’s espionage thriller “The Americans.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

Conservative MP and security policy expert Roderich Kiesewetter recently told Welt TV that the facility is assumed to be a hub for espionage.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

Lindsay and Craig Foreman were sentenced to 10 years in jail over espionage charges, which they both deny, and are being held in Evin prison.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

The Russian was given two separate code names inside the Agency: IRONBARK, for the military information he provided, and CHICKADEE, for his political espionage.

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




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