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1751. Slowest Key

My accepted Python solution to LeetCode problem 1751, Slowest Key, running in 2ms.

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Python
  • Runtime 2ms
  • Memory 17.3MB

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The problem statement is LeetCode’s and stays on their site. What follows is my accepted solution.

Python

Accepted on LeetCode — runtime 2ms, memory 17.3MB, accepted 2025-12-30.

python
class Solution:
    def slowestKey(self, releaseTimes: List[int], keysPressed: str) -> str:
        max_duration = releaseTimes[0]
        result = keysPressed[0]
        for i in range(1, len(releaseTimes)):
            duration = releaseTimes[i] - releaseTimes[i-1]
            if duration > max_duration or (duration == max_duration and keysPressed[i] > result):
                max_duration = duration
                result = keysPressed[i]
        return result

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