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key

[kee] / ki /


NOUN
item that unlocks
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For investors, the key question is whether some of China’s listed restaurant and beverage giants are masking franchisee stress beneath aggressive expansion.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The researchers found that chromosome organization was the key factor behind these differences.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

"Excitement is the key word. Passion," said De la Fuente.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Finding the right balance between innovation and permanence with fast-evolving EV technology took half a decade, massive investment, and a key hire from the tech industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Grab a key card when you have the chance.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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