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sting operation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
a complicated confidence game planned and executed with great care (especially an operation implemented by undercover agents to apprehend criminals)
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | sting, bunco game, bunko, bunko game, con, con game, confidence game, confidence trick, flimflam, hustle, bunco |
Examples of sting operation
sting operation
Parsons and Sample were arrested during a multi-agency sting operation in March.
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The Bush Justice Department ran a sting operation intended to interdict weapons.
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She was arrested shortly after being given the money in an FBI sting operation.
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He was lured to Thailand by the DEA as part of a sting operation two years ago.
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After agreeing to conduct a sting operation, the informant arranged to meet Dyer.
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Because of her fears for Frank, she agrees to participate in a sting operation.
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Bout was arrested in Bangkok in March 2008 as part of a U.S.-led sting operation.
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Maronto was then arrested as part of a sting operation that netted five other men.
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The FBI set up a sting operation to investigate Mohamud after receiving a tip.
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