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Which agency is known for running clandestine operations?

clandestine

[klan-des-tin] / klænˈdɛs tɪn /


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As Béatrice’s amateur detective work pulls her in deeper, the strands begin to suggest a conspiracy, one marked by mysterious disappearances and the clandestine sway of the Vatican.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

Rules followed by American companies are also unlikely to bind foreign rivals, a hostile government, or a clandestine organization.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

There was no inkling that he would end up down the road at Highbury instead, the deal sealed during clandestine meetings with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and vice-chairman David Dein.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

While living together, they operated a clandestine library.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

“She would’ve loved a clandestine party like this one.”

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott




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