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key
When used as a noun to describe a solution, "key" is almost always followed by the preposition "to" (e.g., "the key to success"), not "of". As an adjective, "key" is very common in professional and business settings to highlight the most important part of a plan or team. When used as a verb meaning to enter data, it is often paired with the word "in" (e.g., "key in the password").
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, David is at the office and Karen is at home.
Karen Smith
Did you snag the spare key? I'm locked out of the garage.
David Smith
My bad. I'll swing by and drop it off after my sync.
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Karen is stressed about being locked out, while David uses corporate jargon ('sync' for a meeting) to describe his schedule, reflecting their established personas. 'Snag' is used as natural slang for 'grab' or 'take'.