key card
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A woman says she was left shaken when a stranger came into her Travelodge room having been given a key card by staff.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
With a digital key card for Chuck’s Arcade starting at $10, the buy-in to try out the space isn’t large, but this felt like a tentative step into adulthood.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025
In fact, the company says it is now properly authorized to use the soap as well as a newly created tool that resembles a key card.
From New York Times • Apr. 11, 2024
And why couldn't I even remember how to use my key card?
From Salon • Sep. 3, 2023
“I can turn doorknobs, but I can’t insert and twist a key. I can’t use a key card, either. All I’m saying is, it better be unlocked.”
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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