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
A new Chinese counterespionage law poses risks to Americans and U.S. companies doing business in China, according to a security alert from a U.S. counterintelligence agency.
From Washington Times • Jul. 5, 2023
Meanwhile, Cluny the Scourge made his own counterespionage moves.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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