Sentence examples for spy on from inspiring English sources

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"spy on" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is often used to mean to secretly observe someone or something to gain information. Example: The FBI has been accused of spying on the opposition party's campaign headquarters.

Dictionary

spy on

verb

To secretly watch; to surveil.

Exact(60)

"Helps us spy on our citizens better".

The New York Times

"No-one can spy on you.

BBC

You don't spy on partners".

The New York Times

I didn't spy on people.

The New York Times - Magazine

"We can spy on you.

The New York Times - Tech

To spy on their owners?

The New Yorker

Friends don't spy on friends.

The New York Times

We Spy On Everyone.

The Guardian - Tech

Someone still wants to spy on us!

The New York Times

There's a spy on the loose!

The Guardian - Film

Will Alabama use a "spy" on Golson?

The New York Times

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