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In harmony with other factors, in a matching style, as in This furniture is perfectly in key with the overall design . This term uses key in the musical sense, that is, “a scheme of notes related to one another.” The antonym, out of key , means “not in harmony with other factors,” or “unsuitable,” as in He is out of key with his time . [c. 1900]

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In manager Dave Roberts’ view, there has been a lack of quality “team at-bats,” with the manager bemoaning his team’s tendency to chase pitches out of the zone in key situations.

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However, exports in key sectors like electronics, engineering goods - automobile parts, industrial machines - and marine products could take a hit.

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The full list of foods which are "of most concern to childhood obesity", and therefore will not be allowed in key selling areas, are:

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With opposing teams sure to focus their attention on Iriafen and star sophomore JuJu Watkins, the Trojans need others in their rotation to rise to the occasion in key moments if they hope to make the deep run they know they’re capable of.

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In defeats by Australia and Afghanistan in Lahore, England were competitive and could easily have won both fixtures had they been better in key moments.

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