code words
Example Sentences
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The Security: Fogelman recalls the twist-filled “This Is Us” as “frantic,” with code words and red script pages.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2025
"My role were to make sure that the fugitives who turned up were in fact fugitives," he said, explaining that the agents had code words for the level of criminals.
From BBC • Aug. 7, 2024
Like them, he senses the vulnerabilities of others as prey, using code words and ideas to lure them into believing him to be safe and on their side.
From Salon • Jun. 30, 2023
Sometimes they change keywords with emojis or with code words when trying to communicate in a sale, he said.
From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023
Even as they ran, Thomas went through the code words again in his mind.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
