mount a sting

Frequency: 4.82.9 per million words

to organize and begin a sting operation

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  • The police decided to mount a large-scale sting operation to catch the criminals.
  • They are planning to mount a new sting against online fraudsters next month.
  • Who authorized the decision to mount this sting without proper oversight?
  • The agency successfully mounted a sting that led to several high-profile arrests.
  • It takes careful planning and resources to mount an effective sting.
  • Had they not mounted the sting so quickly, the entire network might have escaped.
  • The detectives worked tirelessly to mount a convincing sting operation.
  • To mount a successful sting requires significant preparation and secrecy.
  • Local authorities were asked to mount a sting on the illegal gambling ring.
  • Despite the inherent risks, the task force chose to mount the sting.