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double agent

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Recent Examples on the Web One of the freed Russian prisoners was Sergei Skripal, who was convicted of high treason for working as a double agent for the United Kingdom, Reuters said. —

Peter Burke, Fox News, 1 Aug. 2024 The beloved 1974 John le Carré novel about spy George Smiley and his pursuit of a Soviet double agent in British Intelligence, has been praised by readers — and, reportedly, spies themselves — for its vivid characters, realism, and taut story. —

and Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 30 July 2024 One reason is that Castro was really good at penetrating the intelligence agency in the United States at the highest levels with double agents. —

Addie Morfoot, Variety, 18 July 2024 The teaser shows an assassin attempting to take out Ross, which Wilson quickly thwarts before fleeing as more double agents enter the fray. —

Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for double agent

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