special agent

noun

: an agent who works for the FBI

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John Schrock, assistant special agent in charge with the DEA’s Kansas City office, said major events that attract large crowds can create opportunities for illicit markets, including drug sales. Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026 Jones was promptly arrested by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, as the department's bomb technicians and an FBI special agent bomb technician safely removed the explosive device from the airport. Noe Padilla, USA Today, 4 June 2026 Jason Pack, a retired FBI supervisory special agent, told Fox News Digital that the fact negotiators remain in communication with the suspect is a significant development. Greg Wehner , Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026 But a special agent in charge at the IRS tells KDKA people can take action to protect themselves, their information and their money. Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for special agent

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“Special agent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20agent. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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