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undercover

[uhn-der-kuhv-er, uhn-der-kuhv-] / ˌʌn dərˈkʌv ər, ˈʌn dərˌkʌv- /


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Now, he faces felony charges stemming from the undercover operation.

From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026

The charges in Utah stem from an undercover operation in which a state investigator opened a Kalshi account under a false name in September and placed 12 wagers on professional and college sports.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

“I feel like an undercover superhero, kind of, trying to do everything,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

Later, Alias sent the undercover reporter a series of messages appearing to withdraw his offer of help.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

The KGB watched and followed all US citizens working for the American embassy in Moscow, because, as the Soviets knew, any one of them could be an undercover agent for the CIA.

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


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