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change key

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noun

  1. a key opening only one lock.


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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

Chinese officials have consistently said that they won't change key economic policies because of foreign pressure, and argued that the exchange rate has little bearing on the U.S. trade imbalance with China.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2010

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