Examples of 'being the operative word' in a sentence

Meaning of "being the operative word"

being the operative word: Emphasizes a specific term or concept as crucial in a given context

How to use "being the operative word" in a sentence

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being the operative word
Dying being the operative word here.
It MIGHT be a little brighter… might being the operative word.
Normal being the operative word.
I was up late trying to write a sermon. Trying being the operative word.
Unduly being the operative word here.
I said maybe it could wait, with " maybe " being the operative word.
Dream being the operative word.
We have some good news . Some " being the operative word.
Trying being the operative word.
We have had a lot of good times together . " Had " being the operative word.
Seemed being the operative word.
He was on call when she came in. Seemed" being the operative word.
Exclusive being the operative word.
Yeah, it was a great little work out. Little being the operative word.
High being the operative word.

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I am all right! Little " being the operative word.
Sunk being the operative word.
He almost died. Almost" being the operative word.
See being the operative word.
A secret lab. Secret" being the operative word.
Was being the operative word.
Well, there you go. Fringe being the operative word.
Shit being the operative word.
The ship was cloaked. Was" being the operative word.
Smart being the operative word.
I try to help people… "try" being the operative word.
Real being the operative word.
I'm dying to find out. Dying being the operative word here.
Team being the operative word.
Was that your girlfriend? Was" being the operative word there.
Hell being the operative word.
Then it's dead stupid of us to go there, right? "Dead" being the operative word.
Detail being the operative word.
Look, if I'm going to defend us against this suit… if" being the operative word.
Little being the operative word.
There is a new sheriff, remember? “ Usually ” being the operative word.
Simple being the operative word.
I haven't been bitten yet. Yet, being the operative word.
Junkie being the operative word.
If you wanna advertise, that 's your business . " Business " being the operative word.
Healthy being the operative word.
It 's a little warmer, what 's the big deal? Chill " being the operative word here.
Previous being the operative word.
I will be having fun with my sure thing. Yeah, "thing" being the operative word.
Family being the operative word.
I knew it ; I knew there was a guy . " Was " being the operative word.
Committed being the operative word.
So you say she was nice? Was, I guess, being the operative word.
Designed being the operative word.
Seem being the operative word because there is only one self-sabotageour in the building.

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