FBI

American

[ef-bee-ahy] / ˈɛfˈbiˈaɪ /

noun

U.S. Government.

Federal Bureau of Investigation: the federal agency charged with investigations for the Attorney General and with safeguarding national security.

FBI British

abbreviation

Federal Bureau of Investigation; an agency of the Justice Department responsible for investigating violations of Federal laws

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Example Sentences

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He described it as a "law enforcement operation", and said Maduro was arrested on the ground by FBI agents.

From BBC

Since the incident involves a federal agent, the case is also being handled by the FBI, the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Maduro was seen surrounded by FBI agents as he descended the boarding stairs of a US government plane at a New York state National Guard facility, and was slowly escorted along the tarmac.

From Barron's

On the federal side, he said, the case is being handled by the FBI, the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

“The FBI and partners foiled another potential New Year’s Eve attack from an individual allegedly inspired by ISIS,” FBI Director Kash Patel said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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