off-key

Example Sentences

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Western sanctions cut off key spare parts, forcing the company to replace about 40 systems and operate an "import-substituted" version in 2023.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

The road wasn’t designed as a private community, and critics argue the gates would choke off key traffic arteries alongside a busy thoroughfare.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

In addition, the CEO cut off key finance officials from banking authorisation, granting power of attorney to individuals with no financial experience.

From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025

She also played a double-crossing hotel detective inspector as well as a member of a wedding party singing purposefully off key lyrics, inspired by “Espresso,” to expose bad behavior at the bachelorette party.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2024

From there I could keep an eye on all the grownups who were fidgeting or falling asleep or adjusting their fancy hats or singing off key.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos