Cody

[ koh-dee ]

/ ˈkoʊ di /

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noun

William Frederick "Buffalo Bill", 1846–1917, U.S. Army scout and showman.

a male given name.

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Words nearby Cody

codpiece, co-driver, codswallop, Co Durham, cod war, Cody, Coe, coed, coedit, co-edition, coeditor

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How to use Cody in a sentence

Cody and Mae spend the first part of the campaign ranging over the obstacles that lay between the toolshed, where they initially find themselves, and their house.
‘It Takes Two’ tests your ability to save a marriage and fly a fidget spinner|Christopher Byrd|April 2, 2021|Washington Post
Cody cautioned that the outbreak could have been driven by factors unrelated to the variant, such as changes in ventilation or personal protective equipment practices at the hospital.
Another coronavirus variant linked to growing share of cases, several large outbreaks, in California|Fenit Nirappil|January 18, 2021|Washington Post
There were unconfirmed rumors she and Cody talked strategy before the show started, which is strictly taboo.
How ‘Big Brother’ (barely) redeemed itself after one of the most boring seasons ever|Emily Yahr|October 29, 2020|Washington Post
Enzo, the inferior player, obviously expected Cody to choose Nicole.
How ‘Big Brother’ (barely) redeemed itself after one of the most boring seasons ever|Emily Yahr|October 29, 2020|Washington Post

Cody, the health officer in California, isn’t the only one whose contact tracers are unable to get asymptomatic people tested.
America Doesn’t Have a Coherent Strategy for Asymptomatic Testing. It Needs One.|by Caroline Chen|September 1, 2020|ProPublica
Thus, Greg Bokor and Cody Wilson became the lynchpins of my first film No Control —the emotional and the political.
What Are We Protecting with Gun Laws?|Jessica Solce|November 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
During the first weekend of filming with Greg, I heard of Cody Wilson and I was emotionally rocked.
What Are We Protecting with Gun Laws?|Jessica Solce|November 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A fourth, Staff Sgt. Cody Rhode, survived despite being shot five times.
Why Was Firefighter-Marine Reserve Maj. Jason Brezler Betrayed?|Michael Daly|November 19, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Diablo Cody, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of Juno, is known for catchy, quotable dialogue.
Diablo Cody’s Personal (and Directorial) Paradise|Kevin Fallon|October 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“I myself am actually a spiritual, religious person,” Cody tells The Daily Beast.
Diablo Cody’s Personal (and Directorial) Paradise|Kevin Fallon|October 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Fuller left us this morning, having concluded to pack through on foot with Dr. Cody, of our county.
Journal of a Trip to California by the Overland Route Across the Plains in 1850-51|E. S. (Eleazer Stillman) Ingalls
These facts were confirmed in a later interview with William F. Cody.
The Awakening of the Desert|Julius C. Birge
They were all noted men in their way, but Bill Cody was the paragon.
Campaigning with Crook and Stories of Army Life|Charles King
The Cody biplane, with its enormous size rendering it a prominent feature of the show, was exhibited.
A History of Aeronautics|E. Charles Vivian
Cody, who was a close personal friend of Comstock, but somewhat younger, was also a frequent guest at the Jack Morrow ranch.
The Awakening of the Desert|Julius C. Birge

British Dictionary definitions for Cody

Cody

/ (ˈkəʊdɪ) /

noun

William Frederick. the real name of Buffalo Bill

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