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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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A British couple jailed in Iran on espionage charges have lost an appeal against their 10-year sentence, according to their family.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Eric Lentell, chief legal and strategy officer for Archer, said the company is “not worried at all” about the corporate espionage accusations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The couple were sentenced in February to 10 years in jail on espionage charges, which they deny.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

With the situation increasingly dire, Cuba -- for decades targeted in US espionage -- last week took the extraordinary step of welcoming CIA Director John Ratcliffe for talks.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

In 1986, Ronald Pelton was convicted of espionage and sentenced to life in prison.

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




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