code words

Example Sentences

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The Security: Fogelman recalls the twist-filled “This Is Us” as “frantic,” with code words and red script pages.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2025

About the same time, Shimon heard the code words for a rocket attack through his radio.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2024

“People are just looking for a set of code words and ways of describing their experiences.”

From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2024

Like them, he senses the vulnerabilities of others as prey, using code words and ideas to lure them into believing him to be safe and on their side.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2023

By repeating code words and code names so often, the spies were opening the door to Elizebeth and her team.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield