instrumental
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The witness most instrumental to Fernandez’s conviction also admitted at trial to a history of lying in court.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
And then there was the enigmatic instrumental duo Boards of Canada, who kept a low profile and almost never played live but whose records proved to be influential.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Glass has written a significant quantity of pure music for a vast range of instrumental forces from multiple genres and cultures.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
This discussion should not only outline your value outside the company, but also identify how you’ve been instrumental in helping your company meet its goals.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
It was in honor of the two men on the board of the Welberg Foundation who had been instrumental in getting her husband the grant.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
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Flowers for Algernon
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Latin Love, Vol I: struere
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The Tale of Despereaux
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