key

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A key issue is that many decisions are now made by automated or opaque systems.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Most loans carry floating rates tied to SOFR, the key short rate benchmark, with an average margin of about five percentage points.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

While the first prototype was relatively basic, its future models also pioneered wearable health tech with features like ECG monitoring and fall detection, making it a key driver of health and fitness technology.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

She didn’t specify what mistake she made but said her apology was a key step in continuing to build trust with this team.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Danny was about to ask why he kept it under lock and key, especially since none of the other doors in the house had any sort of security.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova