out-of-key
Example Sentences
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The case turned on claims that Live Nation bullied venues and artists, and kept prices high by shutting other ticketers out of key amphitheaters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
But they didn’t do it without giving credit to their bosses, who were left out of key categories.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2024
“At this time, if there are two feature films happening at the same time, we start running out of key crew.”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2023
Hill falls out of key and so far behind the beat that he displaces it — as if he were on tape, being played back at slow speed.
From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2023
Francis was inside, too, starting dinner; he was singing, and his high, clear voice, slightly out of key, floated out the kitchen window.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
