keys
Britishinterjection
Etymology
Origin of keys
origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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A request for his father to bring the keys down, however, meant they ended up celebrating together outside the Senedd the next morning.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
One of the many keys for the Lakers was getting a productive Reaves.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
They also discuss the challenges of reforming higher education, why there is so much dysfunction in the Senate, and what are the keys to a strong American comeback during its 250th anniversary.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
With that new bank account comes the adult responsibility to give somebody a backup set of keys in case of emergency.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
“I have some stuff I need to take care of. Have you seen my keys, J?”
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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