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SOE

British

abbreviation

State Owned Enterprise

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Then, 60 years later, a doctoral student researching the women of the SOE knocks on Theo’s door and together they follow a new trail to find out what happened to Tessa.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

War-time prime minister Winston Churchill enthusiastically supported the formation of SOE, and ordered its agents to "set Europe ablaze".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2025

González did learn about Stewart’s life and work, as well as other women in the SOE, including Virginia Hall, Nancy Wake and Mata Hari.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2024

His statement came after local media cited SOE minister Erick Thohir as saying on Tuesday that he planned to merge Pelita Air with Garuda group, which includes its low cost airline unit Citilink.

From Reuters • Aug. 22, 2023

“This’ll be our Verity,” the SOE organizer Paul said in English.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

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