special agent

noun

: an agent who works for the FBI

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Michael Choi, a special agent for Homeland Security Investigations, identified Cho in an affidavit as a member of the Grape Street Crips, a predominantly Black gang based in Watts’ Jordan Downs housing project. Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2023 After interrogating Saddam, Piro ascended to high-ranking positions at the FBI, retiring in July as the special agent in charge of the Miami field office. Peter Bergen, CNN, 14 Mar. 2023 The special agent as well as airport police officers interviewed the flight crew, the flight attendant, witnesses and Hetsler. Zaz Hollander, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Mar. 2023 The agency had requested 40 more special agent/forensic scientist positions and 10 more technicians in the budget that is now in effect, but Lee and lawmakers initially funded half that amount. Jonathan Mattise, ajc, 7 Mar. 2023 The lead plaintiff in the case was Ray Moore, an African American special agent who served in the Secret Service for 32 years, protecting eight U.S. presidents and former presidents. Emily Langer, Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2023 The lead plaintiff in the case was Ray Moore, an Black special agent who served in the Secret Service for 32 years, protecting eight U.S. presidents and former presidents. Emily Langer, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Feb. 2023 This spray of gunfire makes shootings more lethal and more dangerous to bystanders, said Daryl McCormick, an ATF special agent-in-charge. Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2023 When all measures fail and one hostage is killed, he is forced to team up with a special agent to rescue the survivors. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Feb. 2023 See More

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“Special agent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20agent. Accessed 31 Mar. 2023.

Legal Definition

special agent

see agent

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