secret agent

noun

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: a person who tries to get secret information about another country, government, etc.

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So and his lead co-stars Choi Dae-hoon and Yoon Kyung-ho formed the perfect trio of lethal secret agents masquerading as bumbling middle-aged dads, displaying remarkable chemistry. Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 My father ran a university campus there and was considered by some to be a running dog of the American corporate elite and possibly a secret agent sent to destroy them. Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 17 June 2026 Gorgeous cinematography and a very unromantic portrayal of the grueling life of a secret agent make this a solid watch. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026 Since his inception nearly 75 years ago, British secret agent James Bond has proven to be unkillable. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for secret agent

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“Secret agent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/secret%20agent. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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