keyed
Origin of keyed
1Other words from keyed
- un·keyed, adjective
Words Nearby keyed
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How to use keyed in a sentence
Naps kept her in such a state of keyed-up uncertainty that she was never sure which version of him she would see.
Tallulah Bankhead: Gay, Drunk and Liberated in an Era of Excess Art | Judith Mackrell | January 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIf they had video of the victim crying, they would have keyed in on that.
CNN Feels Sorry for Steubenville Rapists; World Can’t Believe its Ears | Winston Ross | March 18, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAs Jigs swerved through the Indian neighborhood near Pearl, he said he hadn't slept in days—too keyed up.
He then said he wanted all the questions and replies to be keyed toward an improvement in the relationship between our countries.
It was proven once more in last night's either dull or low-keyed presidential debate.
So it behooved them to find something absorbing to keep their attention keyed up to the proper pitch.
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn | Margaret PenroseIt was a warm June night, and every student in the Quarter was keyed to a high state of excitement.
The Real Latin Quarter | F. Berkeley SmithIt was the high-keyed wailing of this same man-child wanting his bottle, but it eluded Bud completely.
Cabin Fever | B. M. BowerBy this means he not only kept his senses keyed to a high point, but made his espionage nearer perfect than his friend had done.
Two Boys in Wyoming | Edward S. EllisHe was wakened at dawn by the voice of Cap Pike, keyed high for an ultra display of profanity.
The Treasure Trail | Marah Ellis Ryan
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