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code name

[kohd naym] / ˈkoʊd ˌneɪm /


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The title of the invitation was "Send project Dawn email," an apparent reference to Amazon's code name for the job cuts.

From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2026

In others, they appeared to refer to the woman Summers was attracted to by a code name: “peril.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025

The latter is salient because the name Oracle comes from the code name of a CIA-funded project that Ellison worked on.

From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 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

“That’s their code name for the invasion of Britain. Could come anytime. Enjoy your breakfast.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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