counterespionage
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of counterespionage
Example Sentences
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The employee filed the complaint with the division director, Robert Turner, a 22-year veteran of the bureau who previously held roles in counterterrorism and counterespionage.
From Salon ● Nov. 18, 2025
Instead, they had dumped him at the so-called Russia Squad in L.A., a counterespionage unit meant to combat Soviet spying.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2025
U.S. officials say they also expect Yellen to raise concerns about the impact of China's new counterespionage law on U.S. firms, and to warn Beijing about the consequences of supplying lethal aid to Russia.
From Reuters ● Jul. 7, 2023
Under the law, foreign nationals also can be blocked from leaving the country during counterespionage investigations.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 5, 2023
During World War II, Bill Harvey fought his battles on the home front, leading counterespionage campaigns against the Abwehr, spies that Hitler sent across the Atlantic to sabotage the American war effort.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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