key in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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If the Brewers are going to take down the heavily favored Dodgers, their group of Southland products will be key in the National League Championship Series that begins Sunday in Milwaukee.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
“That human interaction—the word-of-mouth,” Franklin said, “that is the key in Pennsylvania’s outbreak right now. It’s not twisting arms.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
As we have argued in recent academic research, race and ethnicity data are key in understanding population health outcomes.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
The billionaire businessman's Starlink satellite communications system has been key in Ukraine's success.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
She turned the key in the ignition even before she asked, "What did you get?"
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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