spying

Example Sentences

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That Saints also admitted to spying on Oxford and Ipswich suggests a wider problem.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

In addition to spying, Ott was found guilty of misuse of office, bribery, aggravated fraud and breach of trust.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

After all, the only time any club had been accused of spying before resulted in a £200,000 fine.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Southampton pointed to a £200,000 fine issued to Leeds United in 2019 for spying on Derby as evidence of precedent.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Franklin gave Deane a letter of introduction to Dr. Edward Bancroft, the son of a Connecticut tavern owner who had done some spying for Franklin when he lived in London.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen