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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The Federal Bureau of Investigation has also "seized over 500 of those drones, to process as evidence in FBI investigations," Doug Olson, the FBI's special agent responsible for coordination around the 2026 World Cup.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
Matt McCool, special agent in charge of the Secret Service’s New York field office, said his agency would deploy drones, specialized tactical teams and operational resources to identify potential threats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
“This investigation and seizure represent a significant blow to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel,” said Kevin Murphy, acting special agent in charge for Homeland Security Investigations in San Diego, in a statement Monday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
“They didn’t discriminate on who they hated,” Mark Remer, the FBI special agent in charge, told reporters last week.
From Slate ● May 26, 2026
Tom was a dedicated family man, but like his father he was attracted to the darkness, and in 1917 he took the oath to become a special agent of the Bureau of Investigation.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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