special agent

noun

: an agent who works for the FBI

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Marlo Graham, the special agent in charge of the FBI Atlanta field office, said preparing for the Men's World Cup is no different than getting ready for other large-scale events. Emily McLeod, CBS News, 28 May 2026 After the attack, law enforcement seized more than 30 guns, including numerous pistols, rifles and shotguns, as well as a crossbow, while executing three search warrants at residences associated with the shooters, said Mark Remily, the special agent in charge of FBI San Diego. Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 May 2026 As evidence, the Paxton lawsuit cited a Bloomberg report from April 2026, in which a special agent with the Office of Export Enforcement allegedly examined claims that Meta employees and contractors had the capability to view WhatsApp message content. Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 23 May 2026 Under the program, each field office is being encouraged to nominate one male and one female special agent to compete in a two-day challenge. Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for special agent

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