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key

[kee] / ki /


NOUN
item that unlocks
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"These findings allow our community to zoom in on factors tied to longevity and, more importantly, they point to what maybe are key elements to extend the healthspan of all."

From Science Daily • Jun. 21, 2026

The key to a successful dinner party is commitment: Committing to your guests, committing to a planned-out menu and, most importantly, committing to a strict budget.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

The key to a healthy breakfast is less about when you eat breakfast and more about what you eat.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 21, 2026

It was not long ago that he was being publicly called out by manager Julian Nagelsmann - but Deniz Undav is proving himself a key player for Germany at the World Cup.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

There was an elephant on the key chain.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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