key
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Trees play a key role in tackling climate change by "absorbing carbon, cutting pollution, reducing flood risk and cooling built-up areas during hot weather", a spokesperson added.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Looking forward, Chief Executive Mark Smucker said the company is focused on driving organic volume growth across its key platforms, while also improving profitability and maintaining a disciplined approach to capital deployment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
It suited the structure of the book — the key incidents fitted perfectly — but I hope more than that it allowed us to care about the boys.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
One key takeaway from the nearly completed first-quarter earnings season is that companies catering to well-heeled shoppers have done well, while the rest are a bit of a mixed bag.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
‘We were looking for the bicycle key and this fell out,’ Will said quickly.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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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