key
Example Sentences
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El Niño's intensity is measured by how far sea surface temperatures rise above average in a key zone of the Pacific.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Kennedy said physical decarbonization remains the key focus, and companies should do everything in their power to lower emissions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
With the key deposit rate at 2%, analysts anticipate further ECB rate hikes, potentially in July, to combat inflation.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Co-corresponding author Professor Joo-Yong Lee stated, "We identified a mechanism in which key DNA repair proteins are actively degraded inside the cell. This provides a new way to regulate homologous recombination beyond genetic mutations."
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
“Grab the key card when you have a chance,” I said.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing key
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Music - Introductory
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