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code name

[kohd neym] / ˈkoʊd ˌneɪm /


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The title of the invitation was "Send project Dawn email," an apparent reference to Amazon's code name for the job cuts.

From BBC Jan. 27, 2026

Goren allegedly worked alongside Ozgur Altun, known by the code name "Abu Yasir Al Turki".

From Barron's Dec. 22, 2025

Southwest began testing new boarding months before assigned seating was announced using the code name Project USA.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 15, 2025

He said company lawyers had come up with a code name for the deal — Project USA — to help maintain a level of secrecy.

From New York Times May 1, 2024

“Cities, towns, state capitals. The trick is for the codes to be new but easy to remember. ‘Springfield’ would be a good code name; nearly every state has a Springfield.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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