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OSS

American  
Or O.S.S.
  1. Office of Strategic Services: a U.S. government intelligence agency during World War II.


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In short, he was precisely the sort of guy William Donovan, the head of the OSS, was looking for.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

The brothers produced the 1950s-style spy spoof "OSS 117" series and cult comedy "Brice de Nice", as well as a thriller based on former French president Nicolas Sarkozy's rise to power, "Conquest".

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

“I was in OSS a lot,” says Baker — out-of-school suspension.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2023

Photographer’s description: “With the rain and cold temperatures lately, I decided to revisit macrophotography. Image taken inside. Sony a7c, Sony G, OSS 90 mm macro lens, f/2.8, 1.3 sec, ISO 50, tripod.”

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 8, 2023

OSS director General William Donovan stepped onto the balcony.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin

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