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Example Sentences

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England's kick-heavy strategy was key in their 12-game winning run, but against Scotland they failed to win the aerial battle.

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"I've been working in oncology for 20 years and the key, in my mind, is to reduce stage four because these are the cancers we cannot cure," he said.

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Ollie twisted the key in the lock to the left until they heard a click crack click.

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I'm standing by my garden gate, car key in hand and a puzzled look on my face.

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But his pre-season preparation was key in matching those demands this season, with the midfielder visibly leaner and stronger.

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