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code name

[kohd naym] / ˈkoʊd ˌneɪm /


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His code name was Lawful, and Ted did want to prove that he couldn’t be defeated.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

They referred to the possibility of their characters getting a call from Sweden by a code name: ABBA.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 17, 2026

Goren allegedly worked alongside Ozgur Altun, known by the code name "Abu Yasir Al Turki".

From Barron's ● Dec. 22, 2025

Initially going by the code name Asgardian, Kaplan was introduced as a member of the Young Avengers whose magical powers include blasting energy and manipulating reality.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2024

Later given the code name Purple, the new machine baffled William’s team.

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


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