spying
- present participle of spy.
Example Sentences
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Spying can be conducted far more easily in Germany, because many sides in the Bundesliga hold regular open training sessions which can be attended by the public.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Appeared in the January 22, 2026, print edition as 'Taiwan Chips Away at Chinese Spying'.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
The Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act would make a current Department of Justice rule barring prosecutors from compelling the release of journalists' sources into federal law.
From Salon • Nov. 21, 2024
Spying on rivals' military and diplomatic organizations is standard operating procedure for the hacking squads employed by the world's intelligence agencies.
From Reuters • Sep. 7, 2023
Spying on Diana from the bushes was the hunter Actaeon, unaware of the grim fate awaiting him.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
