sting operation

Frequency: 8.222.0 per million words

a deceptive operation designed to catch a person committing a crime

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  • She was arrested in an undercover sting operation.
  • The police launched a major sting operation to catch the drug traffickers.
  • An elaborate sting operation exposed a vast network of corruption.
  • They spent months planning the intricate sting operation.
  • The suspect was caught red-handed during the sting operation.
  • Law enforcement agencies often rely on sting operations to combat organized crime.
  • Critics argue that some sting operations can entrap innocent people.
  • The FBI conducted a successful sting operation against cybercriminals.
  • Details of the secret sting operation were leaked to the press.
  • A daring sting operation recovered millions in stolen artifacts.