on key
Britishadjective
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in the right key
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in tune
Example Sentences
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While the president appears to believe that Warsh wants to lower rates, Wall Street economists say they are in the dark, with the new chair remaining mum on key points.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
They said no DNA belonging to their client had been found on key exhibits in recent tests, including the lace.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
The tech giant said it had “never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly” as it lifted prices by as much as 25% on key items, while sparing increases for its signature iPhone.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
Canadian growth is under pressure from uncertainty posed by U.S. trade policy, which maintains hefty tariffs on key industrial sectors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
It doesn’t bother him that his name is never an option on key chains or metal pins or refrigerator magnets.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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