spying

Example Sentences

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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

"The general feeling is that spying is a side issue and not taken very seriously," says Kevin Hatchard, a Bundesliga match commentator.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

But those examples don't necessarily mean every single team in Germany is spying on their rivals.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

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

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

What with her being my mom’s best friend, you’d think she was maybe spying for my parents, but more often, her presence was like wearing a life preserver.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith