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Recent Examples of wiretap
Section 702 permits the US government to wiretap communications between Americans and foreigners overseas.
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Dell Cameron, WIRED, 12 Apr. 2024
The car was rented under Blanchard’s name, which allowed detectives the access to wiretap his phone and track his every move.
—Time, 13 July 2023
Despite the technology’s potential for good, of course, there is a clear Orwellian thread in the idea of a future where bad actors can wiretap your brain.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 26 May 2023
There were real-world flaws with the Russia investigation, especially how the F.B.I. botched applications to wiretap a former Trump campaign adviser.
—Charlie Savage, New York Times, 17 May 2023
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Dell Cameron, WIRED, 12 Apr. 2024
The car was rented under Blanchard’s name, which allowed detectives the access to wiretap his phone and track his every move.
—Time, 13 July 2023
Despite the technology’s potential for good, of course, there is a clear Orwellian thread in the idea of a future where bad actors can wiretap your brain.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 26 May 2023
There were real-world flaws with the Russia investigation, especially how the F.B.I. botched applications to wiretap a former Trump campaign adviser.
—Charlie Savage, New York Times, 17 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wiretap
Verb
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This program is a critical intervention to tap into that talent pool and align NYC’s economic growth with inclusive opportunity.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In a trailer for the album, Katt Williams was tapped as manager, taking us on a journey through Baby’s luxurious home — the same one featured in Architectural Digest.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Say your mother kept bugging you to change a bad habit.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Next season is when all the little things start to bug me.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Suddenly, Vampire Weekend’s towering drummer, Chris Tomson, spied Monaco.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2025
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Military Service: During the Civil War, Harriet Tubman served as a nurse, scout, and spy for the Union Army.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
Verb
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McCullers said his five-year-old daughter overheard a conversation with his wife on the phone about the threats.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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But, in fact, what Michael overheard was Jim sharing his feelings for Pam.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Wiretap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wiretap. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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