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She asked Pauken if he was spying on China or working for the Central Intelligence Agency, to which he said no.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

So, is spying as commonplace in Germany, and is cultural difference a suitable defence?

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The reason it is hard to ascertain to what extent spying has been a part of Eckert's development is he has conducted no media interviews since the scandal broke.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Southampton admitted to charges of spying on Oxford United and Ipswich Town in the regular season, and then Middlesbrough before the play-off semi-final.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Fischer, spying the chess table, galumphed to the center of the stage and immediately lifted the white queen, testing its weight.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady