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key

Definition for key

adjective as in essential, important

noun as in item that unlocks

noun as in answer, solution

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AI has been a hotly contested technology in Hollywood and was a key sticking point during labour strikes that shut down the industry two years ago as writers and actors demanded protections from the technology.

From BBC

A fine all-round bowling performance followed, led by Sharma as she got the key breakthrough by bowling Athapaththu, and they were rarely under pressure once she fell.

From BBC

And that is the key point: this is what Sir Tony has been pushing for decades in different roles.

From BBC

He noted the executives made key contributions to the company, from audiobooks to scaling video podcasts.

For Hamas, a key sticking point is thought to be that the plan requires them to hand over all of the hostages in one go - giving away their only bargaining chip.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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