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surveillance

[ser-vey-luhns, -veyl-yuhns] / sərˈveɪ ləns, -ˈveɪl yəns /


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The allies provided around three ships at a time to help escort cargoes and provide surveillance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The criminal complaint includes several images taken from surveillance cameras that show Moreno-Gama at both locations.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Eskew said expanding surveillance, particularly for species already known to carry zoonotic pathogens, could help identify risks earlier and prevent outbreaks from spreading.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

"US and European commercial firms have some of the best space surveillance capabilities in the world," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The man with the mustache posed beside the entryway, smiling like a tourist while his friend snapped a series of surveillance shots.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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