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Informer, train dispatcher? (7-6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

whistle-blower

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(Other definitions for whistle-blower that I've seen before include "One who exposes wrongdoing" , "Public-spirited informer" , "One who informs on malpractice" , "Person revealing improper activities" , "Informer on illicit activities" .)

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