key in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Flick was able to bring back midfielder Pedri as a substitute after a month out with a hamstring injury, with the Spaniard likely to be key in the testing weeks ahead.
From Barron's
England's kick-heavy strategy was key in their 12-game winning run, but against Scotland they failed to win the aerial battle.
From BBC
"I've been working in oncology for 20 years and the key, in my mind, is to reduce stage four because these are the cancers we cannot cure," he said.
From BBC
Ollie twisted the key in the lock to the left until they heard a click crack click.
From Literature
I'm standing by my garden gate, car key in hand and a puzzled look on my face.
From BBC
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