code word
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Failures were uncovered by the BBC in 2024 when secret filming found that in more than half of the London venues they visited, staff failed to respond to the code word.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
Dillehay held herself out as an example of a woman who failed; she said she had dated men who were “flippant,” which appears to be her code word for fun.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
Only share the code word with close and trusted family members, and do it in person or over the phone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2025
Here are some tips on how to create and manage a family code word:
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2025
Like a special code word, telling them I’m in their genetically healed society.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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