intelligence agency
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of intelligence agency
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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Dobrindt said that last October Germany's domestic intelligence agency became aware of a possible weapons cache in the woods on the outskirts of Berlin.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
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
It also called for broadly expanding the functions and missions of the General Reconnaissance and Intelligence Bureau, Pyongyang's military intelligence agency tasked with operations involving South Korea.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 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
In early 1957, the Soviet intelligence agency ordered Hayhanen to return home for a vacation.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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