undercover

Example Sentences

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Pedro Pascal took his “Star Wars” character to the streets on Saturday, going undercover as the Mandalorian to surprise Disneyland guests aboard the Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run attraction.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

Medical professionals who watched our undercover footage said moments had left them feeling "sick" and "horrified".

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Though reserved to the point of being shy, the sheriff was adept at assuming undercover identities, having pretended to be everything from a cow rustler to a counterfeiter.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann