Controlling
Controlling adjective - Able to control or determine policy.
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Key and controlling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Key" instead an adjective "Controlling".
Key
Key adjective - Coming before all others in importance.
Controlling and key are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Controlling" instead an adjective "Key".
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- The analog stick was key to controlling 3D games because they allowed a more full range of control over the player character that couldn't be achieved with a D-pad.
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Ultimately it becomes the key to defeating the Giant's army and controlling the power of the Holy Grail.
Source: Comic Book / Demon Knights -
A non-romantic example comes when Elsa realizes that love is the key to controlling her powers.
Source: Disney / Frozen
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