key in

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After they were arrested, the differences between Bullins and Pitchford proved key in the way the cases played out.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

“I think that’s what investors are starting to key in on,” Schleif said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 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

As a neighbour of China as well, Pakistan has cultivated good relations with Beijing, which diplomats and Trump himself have said was key in getting Iran to the negotiating table.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Some stupid kid had put gum in the keyhole, and I couldn’t get the key in.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm