special agent

noun

: an agent who works for the FBI

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During a press conference Thursday afternoon, Heith Janke, special agent in charge of the FBI's Phoenix field office, said the possible ransom note contained the mention of a floodlight at Nancy Guthrie's house. Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026 Janke, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Phoenix division, said that there were details about an Apple Watch and a floodlight, but declined to elaborate. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026 Heith Janke, the FBI special agent in charge of the federal investigation into the disappearance of Today show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother, announced the monetary incentive during a press conference held by the Pima County Sheriff’s Office. Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026 The same note was sent to several media outlets, according to Heith Janke, the FBI special agent in charge. Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 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 11 Feb. 2026.

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special agent

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