intelligence agency
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of intelligence agency
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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"We need to adapt," Celine Berthon, head of France's domestic intelligence agency DGSI, said at a panel dubbed "Are we ready to face war?"
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Denmark's intelligence agency warned on Thursday that Russia is "actively" preparing sabotage operations against its defence industry.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
The aim is to tighten the military chain of command, turn an ideological militia into a neighborhood-based intelligence agency and emphasize an offensive approach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
As head of Syria's most powerful civilian intelligence agency, Luka was among the most feared men in the country.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 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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