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FBI

American

[ef-bee-ahy] / ˈɛfˈbiˈaɪ /

noun

U.S. Government.

Federal Bureau of Investigation: the federal agency charged with investigations for the Attorney General and with safeguarding national security.

FBI British

abbreviation

Federal Bureau of Investigation; an agency of the Justice Department responsible for investigating violations of Federal laws

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Example Sentences

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A team of FBI agents came in with a new batch of questions.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

In November 2024, Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Anmol Bishnoi — Lawrence Bishnoi’s younger brother — in Nebraska, according to the FBI.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

The FBI is continuing to investigate the case, with three other defendants - all based in America and in their 20s - also facing criminal charges.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

This would represent a new tactic by the Kim regime, said Nick Carlsen, a former FBI analyst who has investigated North Korea’s cyber crimes for years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Mom said she learned the FBI was investigating her during our vacation.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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