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infiltrate

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to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way
  • over time, undercover agents infiltrated the crime ring and eventually busted their gambling racket

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The first known use of infiltrate was in 1758

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“Infiltrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infiltrate. Accessed 27 Sep. 2021.

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