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Recent Examples of wiretap
There were real-world flaws with the Russia investigation, especially how the F.B.I. botched applications to wiretap a former Trump campaign adviser.
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Charlie Savage, New York Times, 17 May 2023
The Justice Department’s inspector general, Michael Horowitz, issued a scathing report in December 2019 that criticized how the FBI won court orders to wiretap Carter Page, a Trump campaign adviser.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2023
Steele's dossier, which was funded by Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign and the Democratic National Committee, was used by the FBI to convince a court to authorize a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrant to wiretap former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page in October 2016.
—Daniel Chaitin, Washington Examiner, 26 Sep. 2020
In the wake of Robert’s murder, detectives decided to wiretap Sabrina and Hearn’s phones.
—Amanda Karrh, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2023
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Charlie Savage, New York Times, 17 May 2023
The Justice Department’s inspector general, Michael Horowitz, issued a scathing report in December 2019 that criticized how the FBI won court orders to wiretap Carter Page, a Trump campaign adviser.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2023
Steele's dossier, which was funded by Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign and the Democratic National Committee, was used by the FBI to convince a court to authorize a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrant to wiretap former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page in October 2016.
—Daniel Chaitin, Washington Examiner, 26 Sep. 2020
In the wake of Robert’s murder, detectives decided to wiretap Sabrina and Hearn’s phones.
—Amanda Karrh, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wiretap
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Vice President-elect JD Vance, still a senator from Ohio after being tapped to be Trump's running mate, was seated in the front row during the count.Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
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In many ways, Coors Field is the blueprint for successful pro sports ownership in the 21st century — a franchise profiting from a venue in a vibrant neighborhood that taps into multiple revenue streams and sustains the entire enterprise year-round.Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2025
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But since joining the Twins before the 2023 season on a three-year contract, Vázquez hasn’t been the same hitter, and it’s bugged him.Dan Hayes, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
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But after all the weight loss, there were still things that still bugged Russell.Brenda Goodman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Claire comes home one day from spying and finds Lord John in tears, meeting with a captain from the Royal Navy.Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
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At the same time, Ukrainian authorities have become increasingly suspicious of anyone with links to the Russian Orthodox Church, arresting and convicting clergymen of spying for Moscow.Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Tell us about experiences that capture the city’s spirit and heart — an anecdote, memory, quirky encounter or overheard snippet of conversation that has stuck with you or only just happened.New York Times, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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Ironically, his girlfriend overheard part of the conversation and burst into laughter, the man writes.Ashley Vega, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Wiretap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wiretap. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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