skeleton key
Example Sentences
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That changed in 1996 when he was given a skeleton key that opened glass advertising boxes on the sides of phone booths and bus kiosks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
It’s why the conventional wisdom that air traffic controllers are the skeleton key to ending a government shutdown is so odd.
From Slate ● Nov. 7, 2025
Those looking for a felt skeleton key to unlock his various idiosyncrasies aren’t likely to find one.
From New York Times ● Mar. 11, 2023
Handmade in Blaine, Washington, they feature rich oil-tanned leather, nylon stitching, metal hardware and an antique skeleton key.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 13, 2021
I wanted to know about the skeleton key, the last remaining memento from the Lucky Bill cigar box.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
