intelligence agency
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of intelligence agency
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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Because the intelligence agency knows of Almásy’s affair with Katharine, they assume Geoffrey’s death is suspicious and imprison Almásy as he tries to get help.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026
This calls for a full-time office designated to rebuild a professional intelligence agency that works.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
In 2024, Somalia's intelligence agency said it had shut down 20 WhatsApp groups allegedly operated by al-Shabab for extortion and intimidation.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
He announced that the country's domestic intelligence agency would break with the American data sifting giant Palantir in favour of local firm ChapsVision.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
They were on a mission for the National Security Agency—the hush-hush government intelligence agency where William had worked before his retirement, and which he still sometimes served.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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