undercover

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Steve Coogan is terrific in a rare dramatic role, as is Tom Burke as cop teetering on the edge as he falls dangerously deep into his undercover persona.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

This time, an undercover researcher posed as a UK-based family member of a migrant attempting to cross the Channel.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The caller even provided a “code phrase” that the victim was supposed to say to the alleged undercover officer at their meeting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

In March, an undercover agent contacted one of the participants to ask about the iRobot deal and other trades, pretending to be a securities regulator.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

I started caring about the game, to the point that Simon used to call me an undercover jock.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli