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keys

NOUN
item that unlocks
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The woman's home and motor vehicle were later searched and police discovered keys to the flat in Meadowside Quay Walk.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The keys to managing through that environment are consistency, customer focus, and employee focus.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The track fuses West Coast serenity with East Coast grit: Lush keys evoke California’s glow while steady rim clicks and a sticky piano hook capture the rhythm of 1970s New York.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Another pro tip: Save your API keys in a password manager.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Gabi taps a few more keys, hits return and – bam!

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler



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