as in spy
a person who tries secretly to obtain information for one country in the territory of another usually unfriendly country
a secret agent posing as a government employee
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The lawmaker pushing for the bill is himself under police investigation for exposing the identity of a Shin Bet secret agent.
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Barak Ravid, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
World & Nation Former CIA official charged with being secret agent for South Korean intelligence
July 17, 2024
During his sentencing, a federal judge ordered Raymond to pay $260,000 to his victims.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
Jack Lowden: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades Jack Lowden, nominated for his performance in Slow Horses, looked as sharp as a secret agent on Sunday, sporting custom Louis Vuitton and an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2024
Putin’s ties to social media What Putin lacks as a military leader, the former KGB secret agent makes up for in subterfuge.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
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Barak Ravid, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
World & Nation Former CIA official charged with being secret agent for South Korean intelligence
July 17, 2024
During his sentencing, a federal judge ordered Raymond to pay $260,000 to his victims.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
Jack Lowden: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades Jack Lowden, nominated for his performance in Slow Horses, looked as sharp as a secret agent on Sunday, sporting custom Louis Vuitton and an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2024
Putin’s ties to social media What Putin lacks as a military leader, the former KGB secret agent makes up for in subterfuge.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
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