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code

[kohd] / koʊd /
NOUN
secret language system
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NOUN
instructions for a computer
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VERB
to write in computer language or program
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In 2022, another protest movement followed the death in custody of Mahsa Amini, a young Kurdish woman arrested for allegedly violating the dress code.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

John West reports the news with code, offering novel computational solutions to hard journalistic problems across a wide range of topics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

He lives by a warrior code that defines nobility by bravery and sacrifice in action.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

One path forward could be focusing on the accounts’ wealth-building potential while referencing Trump together with 530A, the part of the tax code governing the accounts, according to researchers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

"Right. Because Mr. Flabbo is code for Daddy. And if I said, 'I hate Mr. Flabbo,' it would really mean 'I love Daddy.'"

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry




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