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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Of those who remain, roughly 1,000 special agents and others are said to be focused on redacting materials related to the Epstein files.
From Salon
At the start of the hearing on Wednesday, FBI special agent Todd Tunstall told the court the alleged confession was originally obtained by Scottish investigators, who handed a copy to the United States in 2017.
From BBC
Added University of Hawaii Police Chief Andrew Black, who was formerly an FBI special agent in charge of the Tucson office.
From Los Angeles Times
Thursday and a second demand with a Monday deadline, said Heith Janke, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Phoenix division.
From Los Angeles Times
Thursday and a second demand with a Monday deadline, Heith Janke, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Phoenix division said.
From Los Angeles Times
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