spy
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Setting up in Cairo in May 1943, Young’s brief was to cultivate local spy networks; gather intelligence; insert agents and operatives in Greece to guide the commandos; sabotage enemy infrastructure; and prepare for D-Day.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
His role models were the spy heroes of popular Soviet TV series and movies.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
After 9/11, the government punished ordinary Muslim Americans who refused its overtures to spy, at great personal cost, for it.
From Slate • May 26, 2026
A former Democrat, Gabbard was a surprising choice to lead the giant US spy apparatus given her previous history of questioning intelligence and opposition to America's foreign military interventions.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
The previous night Brooklyn had demonstrated impressive natural spy skills, but if she wanted to be ready for a high-level operation in three weeks, she needed to prepare around the clock.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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