spying
Example Sentences
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Beijing has accused Min Zin of spying and endangering Chinese national security.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
A British man jailed in Iran after being accused of spying has had two further years added to his decade-long sentence, according to family members.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
The conversation was private and strictly off-the-record: The venue had been changed at the last minute to avoid spying.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
UN human rights experts have called for the release of a British couple sentenced to 10 years in an Iranian jail over spying claims.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
The East German government cracked down on what little freedom citizens had, offering rewards to people for spying on their neighbors, for reporting any criticism of the government, any escape plans.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
