key in
Britishverb
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Enrique Melendez, the stylist behind Jenna Ortega’s viral red carpet looks for the “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” press tour, believes his work was key in boosting interest for new demographics.
From Los Angeles Times
Former New Zealand captain McCullum was appointed by Key in 2022 in the aftermath of the previous Ashes tour, a 4-0 defeat.
From BBC
Instead it has turned into the worst tour in recent times, leaving the futures of captain Ben Stokes, head coach Brendon McCullum and director of cricket Rob Key in doubt.
From BBC
Federal officials cited the technology as key in helping facilitate the evacuation of about 35,000 people during the 2021 Marshall fire in Boulder, Colo., during which aircraft were grounded for the first eight hours of the blaze.
From Los Angeles Times
Reversing both the weakness in Bitcoin and the dour sentiment among retail investors could prove key in establishing a solid December rally for U.S. stocks.
From Barron's
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