He hasn't a key vs He hasn't got a key

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different English dialects. 'He hasn't got a key' is more commonly used in British English, while 'He hasn't a key' is more common in American English. Both convey the same meaning, indicating that someone does not possess a key.

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He hasn't a key

This phrase is correct in American English, although less common than 'he hasn't got a key'.

This phrase is used in American English to indicate that someone does not possess a key.

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Plus he has a key to my place, and carla's out of town.
Okay, now if we can determine if the little guy really did swallow a key or if he has been falsely accused.
For this reason he has tabled Amendments 2 and 5 which are concerned with a key aspect of the Initiative, namely the scope thereof.
He has focused our attention on a key issue today and in the future.
As one of his closest collaborators, he has played a key role in the repressive measures implemented against the democratic opposition and civil society.
The Article 185 initiatives are playing a key role in tackling some of these key issues.
The strategy recognises that forests are a key repository for biological diversity and provide numerous key ecosystem services.
Deputy Head of the Armed Forces, he has played a key role in intimidating and threatening Iran's 'enemies', and the bombing of Iraqi Kurdish villages.
As one of the closest collaborators of his father, he has played a key role in the repressive measures implemented against the democratic opposition and civil society.
As Minister of Justice, he has played a key role in threatening and harassing the Iranian diaspora by announcing the establishment of a special court to deal specifically with Iranians who live outside the country.
Ducks are a key element of biological equilibrium.
Nobody gets in without a key.
The hotel door closed behind me, didn't have a key.
Employment is a key means to social inclusion.
A key objective was to encourage voluntary returns.
- I didn't have a key.
- Sugar is a key ingredient.
Must specify a key to lookup size of.
Innovation plays a key role here.
Reproductive rights is a key issue.

Alternatives:

he doesn't have a key
he lacks a key
he is without a key
he is missing a key
he is devoid of a key

He hasn't got a key

This phrase is correct in British English and more commonly used than 'he hasn't a key'.

This phrase is used in British English to indicate that someone does not possess a key.

Show examples from the web [+]

Plus he has a key to my place, and carla's out of town.
Okay, now if we can determine if the little guy really did swallow a key or if he has been falsely accused.
For this reason he has tabled Amendments 2 and 5 which are concerned with a key aspect of the Initiative, namely the scope thereof.
He has focused our attention on a key issue today and in the future.
As one of his closest collaborators, he has played a key role in the repressive measures implemented against the democratic opposition and civil society.
The Article 185 initiatives are playing a key role in tackling some of these key issues.
The strategy recognises that forests are a key repository for biological diversity and provide numerous key ecosystem services.
Deputy Head of the Armed Forces, he has played a key role in intimidating and threatening Iran's 'enemies', and the bombing of Iraqi Kurdish villages.
As one of the closest collaborators of his father, he has played a key role in the repressive measures implemented against the democratic opposition and civil society.
As Minister of Justice, he has played a key role in threatening and harassing the Iranian diaspora by announcing the establishment of a special court to deal specifically with Iranians who live outside the country.
Ducks are a key element of biological equilibrium.
Nobody gets in without a key.
The hotel door closed behind me, didn't have a key.
Employment is a key means to social inclusion.
A key objective was to encourage voluntary returns.
- I didn't have a key.
- Sugar is a key ingredient.
Must specify a key to lookup size of.
Innovation plays a key role here.
Reproductive rights is a key issue.

Alternatives:

he doesn't have a key
he lacks a key
he is without a key
he is missing a key
he is devoid of a key

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