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If that level is reached, the stock’s behavior from there will be key in determining whether it stabilizes or resumes its broader weakness.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Inmate votes were especially key in the 2024 gubernatorial primary as González-Colón, a longtime New Progressive Party member, was challenging the incumbent governor of the same party.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

The confidence element is key in turning casual trail runners into more committed ones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Both Leavitt and Hegseth, however, mentioned that the United States wants to ensure Iran does not have stockpiles of enriched uranium, the fissile material that is key in developing nuclear weapons.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

I put the key in my shoe and race down the steps to school.

From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome