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spying



NOUN
surveillance
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Southampton admitted spying on Middlesbrough before the first leg of the play-off semi-final, along with Oxford United at Christmas and Ipswich Town last month.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

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

From BBC • May 21, 2026

At the 2024 Olympics, Canada's women's team were found guilty of spying on New Zealand.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

He is intrinsically linked to a dark period in the club's history, whether he knew about the spying or not.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Regaining his composure, Abel assured his visitors he knew nothing about spying.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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