on key
Britishadjective
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in the right key
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in tune
Example Sentences
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While the president appears to believe that Warsh wants to lower rates, Wall Street economists say they are in the dark, with the new chair remaining mum on key points.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
Canadian premiers have said repeatedly that the boycott will be lifted if the US removes its tariffs on key Canadian sectors, including metals and automobiles.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Canadian factory owners have struggled under the weight of hefty U.S. tariffs on key industrial sectors such as steel, aluminum, automobiles and forest products.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
That is why the future of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, which allows for tariff-free trade between the three countries on key products needed for the AI buildout, is so important to protect.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
It doesn’t bother him that his name is never an option on key chains or metal pins or refrigerator magnets.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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