special agent
Americannoun
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an investigator in a law enforcement agency.
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an insurance sales representative.
Etymology
Origin of special agent
An Americanism dating back to 1830–40
Example Sentences
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Back at UW Medical Center, Kinyua continues to check in on patients in the special care unit.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 26, 2022
When Allan Kinyua arrives for his evening shift at the UW Medical Center near Northgate, the special care unit buzzes with energy.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 26, 2022
Rather than moving ill residents to a special care unit as described in the plan, staff kept them with their roommates.
From Washington Post • Oct. 27, 2020
He was transferred to the special care unit and and a sample of his spinal fluid was taken.
From BBC • Dec. 7, 2019
Earlier on Thursday, Pele was moved to a special care unit at the hospital, suffering what the hospital called "clinical instability."
From Reuters • Nov. 28, 2014
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