spying

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She asked Pauken if he was spying on China or working for the Central Intelligence Agency, to which he said no.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

In September a case involving two men accused of spying for China collapsed a week before it was due to go to trial.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

There have been a few high-profile stories relating to spying in Germany.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

They were accused of spying - charges they adamantly deny - and were sentenced in February.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Before I scrambled down, unused rifle on my back, I sought out Rose, spying her and Wab embracing in the dirt expanse between the woods and the road.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline