key in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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That’s the real key in making something feel nostalgic, without nostalgia-farming.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
This is the number the Fed will key in on.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
“Execution remains key in another complex year, given ongoing restructuring, high share of projects in ramp-up, and new platforms advancing,” the analyst adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
His pressing was key in helping pin Croatia back.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
He turned the key in the door at the top of the house, pushed it open, and they went inside.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
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