Example Sentences

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WSU’s defense will key on the slants and seam routes Stanford relies on for the bulk of its yardage.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 15, 2021

The only question now, will key witnesses be able to testify?

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2020

The more truthful that story is, the more not on the money but slightly ahead of the money, the more it will key into the zeitgeist.

From The Guardian • Feb. 24, 2017

Maryland knows opponents will key on Trimble, and sometimes they will double Stone in the post.

From Washington Post • Mar. 18, 2016

Dr. Schmidt will key in the number one laser bank only.

From Where I Wasn't Going by Richmond, Walt