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Recent Examples of eavesdropping
Banks extols the virtues of eavesdropping.
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Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
Raasch remains in custody on 12 counts of videotaping an undressed person and three counts of eavesdropping.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The 37-year-old Sacramento man was arrested on suspicion of three counts of eavesdropping, a felony charge, along with 12 counts of misdemeanor photographing or videotaping an undressed person in a private area, jail records show.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Thompson’s eavesdropping did not go unnoticed by Castle.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Mar. 2026
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Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
Raasch remains in custody on 12 counts of videotaping an undressed person and three counts of eavesdropping.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The 37-year-old Sacramento man was arrested on suspicion of three counts of eavesdropping, a felony charge, along with 12 counts of misdemeanor photographing or videotaping an undressed person in a private area, jail records show.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Thompson’s eavesdropping did not go unnoticed by Castle.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eavesdropping
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After the review, McNabb was assessed a five-minute major penalty for interference and a game misconduct that ended his night.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Reduced visibility from fog, rain, snow or dust, along with sensor or windshield interference from droplets, ice or dirt, can obstruct perception, while slippery road surfaces can reduce traction and change braking performance.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Under the plan, FISA, which allows warrantless wiretapping of noncitizens, would be extended for three years, with new oversight guardrails and penalties for abusing the spy tool.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2026
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Michael Gagnon was charged with unlawful wiretapping and violating an abuse prevention order.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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That seemed to work for a while, but now his intrusiveness is ramping up again.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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The screams coming from interrogation rooms upstairs became part of daily life.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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The principal remit of the CCCS was interrogation of the mass media and exploration of popular culture and subcultures.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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That means, for example, an aircraft capable of flying 1,500 nautical miles (1,726 miles, 2,778 km) on standard fuel could potentially exceed 1,950 nautical miles (2,244 miles, 3,611 km) using the new superfuel, while reconnaissance aircraft could remain on station up to 30% longer.—
David Szondy
May 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
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According to the New York Times, she was assigned to an RC-135 reconnaissance airplane crew.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Though Porter became well-known for her blunt questioning of witnesses in Congress, her brusque style has not translated to broad support in California’s 2026 governor’s race.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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During questioning, Becker also revealed that leases or contracts for the properties in question include a clause that Earthrise could use the properties for battery storage.—
Alicia Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Greg Thomas, chief executive of ChainSentry, a firm that conducts gray-market surveillance of semiconductor supply chains, said export controls have created an artificial scarcity that has made advanced chips almost irresistible to smugglers.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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The detonation of a nuclear weapon in low-Earth orbit would likely destroy or incapacitate thousands of satellites, disabling critical military and civilian networks providing surveillance and communication services.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
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With that said, the game has managed to rack up an impressive five million sales in under a month, developing a dedicated fanbase that's been probing and prying at the game's engine, with delightful and sometimes unexpected results.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Palm Springs Has Still Got It This desert enclave has long been many things at once—a spa town, a sanctuary away from Hollywood's prying eyes, a design capital, a shoo-in for winter sun.—
Jason Sheeler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Eavesdropping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eavesdropping. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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