key in

Example Sentences

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Federal officials cited the technology as key in helping facilitate the evacuation of about 35,000 people during the 2021 Marshall fire in Boulder, Colo., during which aircraft were grounded for the first eight hours of the blaze.

From Los Angeles Times

Reversing both the weakness in Bitcoin and the dour sentiment among retail investors could prove key in establishing a solid December rally for U.S. stocks.

From Barron's

Sporting director Hughes and chief executive Michael Edwards were key in Slot's appointment, and the Dutchman retains their backing.

From BBC

And two other developments could prove key in whether they achieve that.

From BBC

In a statement, the scientific organisation said one of the trustees had lost their key in "an honest but unfortunate human mistake", making it impossible for them to decrypt - and uncover - the final results.

From BBC