secret agent

noun

: a person who tries to get secret information about another country, government, etc.

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Best guess: Testi plays former secret agent John Dimas, now in his 70s, relaxing on a rocky beach of the French Riviera. Peter Debruge, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025 The story centers around a World War II secret agent, Wong Chia Chi, played by Wei Tang, and her mission to seduce and kill Mr. Yee (Tony Leung), an official working for the puppet government established by Japanese occupying forces. Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025 Daniel Craig is known for playing British secret agent James Bond in a handful of flicks released across the last two decades. Tracy Wright, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024 But the secret agent has been known to enjoy a glass or two of bubbly as well. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for secret agent 

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“Secret agent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/secret%20agent. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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