key
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Darren, capped 80 times by Scotland, but who never played in a major tournament, has evidently been a key presence in shaping their respective careers.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Reforming Austin’s permit process was a key priority for Mayor Kirk Watson, he tells Barron’s.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
At the same time, the more skills Americans develop at key life stages, the more likely innovation will be to boost earnings and wealth more broadly.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
But this race differs in a few key ways, experts say.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Later in the morning a key grated in the lock, the bolt banged, and the door opened long enough for the sanitary bucket to be passed out.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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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