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change key

American  

noun

  1. a key opening only one lock.


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Meanwhile, the emergence of technology-driven nonbank lenders has started to change key parts of the mortgage business radically.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 27, 2026

"The game still lacks the option to change key binds, which is a basic accessibility issue," says Zoe.

From BBC Feb. 3, 2025

They said that the greater the number of people who can change key settings, the stronger oversight must be.

From Reuters Jul. 23, 2020

Clearly the policy change key is locked in.

From Salon May 13, 2019

Ford and his forces tried to be conciliatory and didn't put up much opposition when Reagan delegates successfully maneuvered to change key planks in the GOP platform.

From US News May 16, 2016

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