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Inmate votes were especially key in the 2024 gubernatorial primary as González-Colón, a longtime New Progressive Party member, was challenging the incumbent governor of the same party.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

As a neighbour of China as well, Pakistan has cultivated good relations with Beijing, which diplomats and Trump himself have said was key in getting Iran to the negotiating table.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Both Leavitt and Hegseth, however, mentioned that the United States wants to ensure Iran does not have stockpiles of enriched uranium, the fissile material that is key in developing nuclear weapons.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

It is also key in fiber-optic manufacturing and defense applications.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Then she reached out her hand, so that Finn could place the key in it.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby