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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

One, who asked to remain anonymous, said the police pressured her to change key details.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Some revisions change key components of the initiatives, while others amend technical details.

From Salon • Jan. 12, 2024

Among other things, accounts with more than 10,000 followers should at least need two people to change key settings.

From Reuters • Jul. 23, 2020

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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