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key

[kee] / ki /


NOUN
item that unlocks
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“Exchange-rate fluctuations are one of the key factors that significantly affect our nation’s economy and price conditions,” Ueda told parliament on Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sora now looks like an expensive strategic miscalculation, one that was led by key employees who were at the center of the AI talent war raging across Silicon Valley.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, with 125,000 paid personnel, dominates key sectors like oil and gas, construction and telecommunications.

From The Wall Street Journal

This is a key focus of the country's new 15th Five-Year Plan, which sees technology not just as an economic priority but as a strategic one given tensions with the US.

From BBC

The full Moon in April has an important additional role as it is key in setting the dates for Easter and Passover.

From BBC