Sentence examples for had been keys from inspiring English sources

He said strong support from the Town of Islip and millions in state and federal grants had been keys to revival.

Another member of his clan, who had been key to the genocidal program, entered parliament.

Crucial negotiations by senior trade unionists had been key in securing their decision.

Litvinenko's evidence had been key to the arrests of major crime bosses.

That combination had been key to this team's lightning start to last term.

Losing that sense had been key to making peace with the treatment.

Almost as long as there have been doors there have been keys.

The ability to manage, which she already had, was key, Bloomberg said.

A sense of balance has been key.

Veteran leadership has been key, too.

"The consistency has been key," he said.