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spying



NOUN
surveillance
Synonyms


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There is a precedent from perhaps football's most high-profile case of spying, from the 2024 Olympics women's tournament in Paris.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Perhaps football's most high-profile case of spying came at the 2024 Olympics women's tournament in Paris.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Victoria’s Secret accused billionaire investor Brett Blundy of spying to gain trade secrets amid a proxy fight.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

It's not the first time a team has been accused of spying...

From BBC • May 8, 2026

I had the same feeling while we were eating dinner last night—they were back, spying again.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn




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