codes

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Al-Shabab had morphed into a powerful, hardline militant group controlling large swathes of the country outside Mogadishu where it imposed a strict form of Islam, including restrictive dress codes and banning music.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

No peacocking and no polyester are among the codes junior bankers typically learn by breaking them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

This gene codes for proteins that function as switches that turn cell growth on and off.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

The aim is to put $250 in the accounts of 250 million children up to age 10 for ZIP codes with median incomes of $150,000 or less.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

“You’re the first to see them,” Luc said, entering the room to find me already examining the codes.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse