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surveillance

[ser-vey-luhns, -veyl-yuhns] / sərˈveɪ ləns, -ˈveɪl yəns /


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The step enables the Africa CDC, based in Ethiopia, to mobilise extra resources including emergency response teams and surveillance operations.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

In 2018, authorities demanded that Zion install around two dozen surveillance cameras to allow them to track the church’s activities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“This is tricky because it still permits some pretty harmful surveillance pricing, just through another mechanism.”

From Salon • May 18, 2026

It has also urged nearby countries to "enhance their preparedness and readiness", including surveillance at health facilities and communities.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Over time, through such innocuous routines, Seacrest accomplished the first part of his mission: lulling KGB surveillance teams into dropping their guard.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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