special agent

noun

: an agent who works for the FBI

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Brokos, a former FBI supervisory special agent who led the crisis response at the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting, urges caution to anyone eager to get a gun for self-defense. ABC News, 24 July 2026 Cook is leaving the department to take a new position as a special agent in charge and director of training and special investigations within the BNSF Railway Police Department, according to the statement. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026 While Michelle was in prison, DOJ special agent Jason Higley examined police body cam footage and noticed that Ian sounded anxious and appeared to be coaching Angela on what to tell police. Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 22 July 2026 Joseph Henrichsen had an AR-15-style rifle and knives and claimed to have grenades, according to Brian Tosh, FBI acting special agent in charge. Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 18 July 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 29 Jul. 2026.

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