codes

Example Sentences

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Bankers must look the part without standing out, adhering to codes for everything from their suits and watches to their shoes.

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

Postquantum cryptography hinges on the belief that modern cybersecurity systems are built with crackable codes.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Maybe she couldn’t keep track of standby codes, but she was capable of standing up straight.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix