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key

[kee] / ki /


NOUN
item that unlocks
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Travelodge CEO Jo Boydell apologised to the victim in a statement on Sunday and said the changes would ensure additional or replacement keys were only issued with permission from the person staying in the room.

From BBC

Here are the winners in key categories for the 98th Academy Awards, which were handed out in Hollywood on Sunday.

From Barron's

Researchers also developed a specialized version of the method that detects key crystal symmetries within the material.

From Science Daily

“The key thing the government needs to demonstrate is a credible plan to return the budget to balance and increase the economy’s low growth speed-limit,” said Simon.

From The Wall Street Journal

Entering the night with 13 nominations, the film had been an early favorite after sweeping most of the major industry prizes, including the PGA Award — a key bellwether in this category.

From Los Angeles Times