as in espionage
the secret gathering of information on others
traditionally, anyone caught engaging in spying during wartime was shot or hanged
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as in noticing
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I spy a motel off in the distance, so let's spend the night there
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The study comes with tensions high between the U.S. and China amidst concerns over espionage, technology and a growing military rivalry and with a new U.S. administration headed by Donald Trump poised to potentially take an even stronger stance on China.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
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Mutual espionage is a geopolitical game played by virtually every nation in the world.—
Lily Hay Newman,
WIRED,
18 Jan. 2025
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Saint Alphonsus is still seeing some sporadic RSV cases and typical COVID cases for this time of year, Kitamura said.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Jan. 2025
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The games have been about playing spoiler in the NFC playoff picture and seeing what on this 2024 roster is transferrable to the future.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Is general manager Brian Cashman eyeing third baseman Alex Bregman as his final big splash of the winter?—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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After a year spent juggling collegiate and elite competition, Leanne returns to Gainesville, FL for her senior year – and eyeing an NCAA team title.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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Look to the furore regarding Burger King’s 2024 ‘Foodfilment’ campaign showing real and non-staged British mothers tucking into a dirty burger immediately post-partum as a key marketing example.—
Katie Baron,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding pay and leave.—
Tom Spiggle,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Here’s your viewing guide for the NBA’s holiday quintuple.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Since many stores will be closed for Christmas, there's no better time to keep your holiday celebration going by viewing some of the best Christmas light displays in Ohio.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Spying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spying. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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