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Lewis suggests creating a code word, a special password shared among loved ones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

But if the voice is so convincing that you can’t bear to do that, ask for your family code word.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 2025

North wants to remind parents and teachers that every generation has their secret code word.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025

The court heard that 'car' was their code word for gold.

From BBC • May 19, 2025

“Pineapple,” I squeak, using our old code word to cut off the conversation.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison



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