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kept completely hidden from the public by high government officials
top secret documents The mission is top secret.
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Recent Examples of top secret
From exploding pagers to 'honey trapping,' how Israel runs its clandestine operations
TOP STORY: The FBI is investigating the leak of classified documents that included top secret U.S. intelligence describing Israeli preparations for a possible attack on Iran.
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Fox News Staff, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2024
Tom Holland will star in Christopher Nolan’s latest feature, joining Matt Damon in the top secret venture.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
Driving the news: Israeli officials said that a few weeks ago the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) asked the Shin Bet, Israel's domestic intelligence agency, to open an investigation after a top secret raw intelligence report was leaked to the German tabloid, Bild.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
In addition, the next film from Christopher Nolan and producing partner and wife Emma Thomas set for a release in July 2026 will use new Imax technology to shoot that top secret feature for Universal.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
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Fox News Staff, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2024
Tom Holland will star in Christopher Nolan’s latest feature, joining Matt Damon in the top secret venture.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
Driving the news: Israeli officials said that a few weeks ago the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) asked the Shin Bet, Israel's domestic intelligence agency, to open an investigation after a top secret raw intelligence report was leaked to the German tabloid, Bild.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
In addition, the next film from Christopher Nolan and producing partner and wife Emma Thomas set for a release in July 2026 will use new Imax technology to shoot that top secret feature for Universal.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top secret
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Since her last secret was discovered by a hook-wielding murderer, perhaps Sarah Michelle Gellar isn't the ideal keeper of confidential information.Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, Judge Carl J. Nichols terminated the case in September after privately reviewing confidential Department of Homeland Security (DHS) files.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania were able to persuade a simulated self-driving car to ignore stop signs and even drive off a bridge, get a wheeled robot to find the best place to detonate a bomb, and force a four-legged robot to spy on people and enter restricted areas.Will Knight, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
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Hours earlier, Israel fired on individuals attempting to reenter restricted areas in the town of Markaba, citing ceasefire violations, while Lebanon reported two injuries from the incident.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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For instance, the top-of-page bid on Google Ads for the keyword ‘personal injury law firm’ ranges from $600 to $1000.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Hold quarterly personal development planning sessions with your EA to set personal goals in areas like fitness, education or networking.Kenzie Biggins, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Federal judges dismissed the Justice Department’s classified documents and election interference cases against Trump last month at the request of the DOJ, which has a long standing precedent of declining to prosecute sitting presidents.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Besides the inquiries into Mr. Trump, the FBI in recent years also investigated Mr. Biden’s handling of classified information as well as Mr. Biden’s son Hunter for tax and gun violations.Eric Tucker, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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African American freshmen enrollment has notably decreased by 16.9% at highly selective public and private nonprofit four-year schools.Janae Bowens, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Humphreys family sold a 25% stake in the business to the Carlyle Group, a $447 billion (assets under management) private equity firm, for an undisclosed sum in 2019.Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The site, called Encore, aggregates items from hundreds of resale websites and helps shoppers find esoteric and unique items—the proverbial needles in the haystack.Elissaveta M. Brandon, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
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Numerology is an ancient esoteric science dealing with numbers and letters and the energy, intention and vibration associated with them, says Wilder.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Top secret.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top%20secret. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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