intelligence agency
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of intelligence agency
First recorded in 1895–1900
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The drone strikes occurred hours after Ethiopia’s national intelligence agency announced restrictions on drone activity, according to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project, or ACLED, a U.S.-based conflict-monitoring nonprofit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Between the heavy accent of the caller and unclear audio, she caught some words—“compulsory preliminary investigation” and a possible reference to the “Ministry of State Security”—which is China’s primary intelligence agency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
A 31-year-old British man has been charged under the National Security Act over alleged contact with Russia's military intelligence agency.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Joshua Cammidge, from Swindon, allegedly received instructions from an individual believed to be linked to the GRU Volunteer Corps, a group controlled by Russia's military intelligence agency, the Crown Prosecution service said.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
So he ordered the Secret Service, an intelligence agency run by the British Army, to spy on the Sons of Liberty.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
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