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Spy out

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Stealth Required

Using 'spy out' implies stealth, suggesting actions are done covertly without being noticed.

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She would spy out the meeting from a distance.
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Information Gathering

'Spy out' often connotes a deliberate activity aimed at gathering specific information.

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The detective decided to spy out the criminal's routine.
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Military Context

The phrase is commonly used in military or espionage contexts.

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They needed to spy out the fortifications before the assault.
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