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keys

NOUN
item that unlocks
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The technique tags the drugs with skeleton keys that open the barrier to everyday nutrients, like iron.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

It’s the first real deviation from the dead-eyed cycle of his daily life since his wife grabbed her car keys and never looked back.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Saving and planning are keys to a successful retirement, but amassing more savings is getting more difficult as Americans are struggling with rising costs of everyday basics like groceries, gas, healthcare and housing.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

The woman's home and motor vehicle were later searched and police discovered keys to the flat in Meadowside Quay Walk.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Mom ignores it as she slips on her shoes, goes and grabs the car keys.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy



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