instrumental

Example Sentences

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The scene where the quartet plays their pre-wedding parlor game occurs about 25 minutes into Borgli’s film, and is ripe with instrumental, pre-twist subtext.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

A Google insider told me Brittin shaped the response: "He swiftly apologised and was instrumental in getting it sorted".

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Mizelle said Slater and her team were instrumental in editing the draft after Woodward presented it, “including adding/deleting specific substantive terms.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

In 2021, the instrumental psychedelic band from San Diego recorded a stunning live album and video called “Live in the Mojave Desert Vol. 1.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

I know this because I can smell their microwave popcorn, andI can hear the tire-screeching noises and instrumental sound effects and gunfire.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day