instrumental

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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

He has been instrumental in guiding Google’s AI ambitions, having helped develop the neural-network technology that underpins today’s large language models and a long list of other advances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 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

Indeed, it may be instrumental in determining the fate of millions of American-born infants.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

During the last three years alone, his lordship has been crucially instrumental in establishing links between Berlin and over sixty of the most influential citizens of this country.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro