operative word

I think that was the operative word he kept using.

The operative word is it has been put on hold.

But the operative word in his life has always been "control."

But help has been the operative word for all of them this season — as in, they finally got some.

Especially when touch is likely to be the operative word.

It would be one of the operative words, I'd think.

Here, as on other parts of the program, the operative word is quick.

The operative word is story; we're not meant to produce games.

He had said earlier that scared was the operative word.

Privilege, to get right to the heart of the matter, is the operative word.

Tired, in fact, was the operative word for the evening.

"Mixed" is the operative word in this approach to the problem.

It was a relief when I finally caught the operative word.

But with the business community united in opposition, slow is the operative word.

"Might" is the operative word, says a very social woman who did not wish to be identified.

"If" being the operative word for the Nets these days.

Was being the operative word," he said, running a hand through his hair while continuing to watch her. "

"Most of the time" being the operative words, she emphasized.

Since then, the operative words have been snow and revival.

Despite the optimism, 'if' turned out to be the operative word.

"Determined" is the operative word and the theme of their run.

The operative word here, for television if not necessarily in real life, is discipline.

The operative words of that statement proved to be "too much."

Dance seems to be the operative word this mission, and also something high on Anderson’s mind.

Yes, sir, Boss, that is the key and operative word around here.