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Example Sentences
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One doesn’t even have to know that “I’ll pray for you” is Christian conservative code for a stronger phrase.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
And writing the formula in computer code doesn’t breathe life into it; it just uses a different set of symbols to describe it.
From Slate • May 25, 2026
Islanders had to follow a dress code, and risqué challenges were off the table, said ITV America Chief Executive David George.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
This time it has been prepared with genetic code from the Bundibugyo species of Ebola.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Although training purposes was just code for, You screwed up again, Regan; get it right this time.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing code
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Computer Science and Technology - Introductory
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Tax Day Words
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