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instrumental

[in-struh-men-tl] / ˌɪn strəˈmɛn tl /


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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

He proved instrumental for Rovers, instantly helping them to return to the second tier.

From BBC • May 29, 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

The instrumental backing, generally understated on both his solo records and recordings with his earlier band, the Dead Horses, is more prominent here.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Consider: The United States has been instrumental in the overthrow of truly genocidal dictatorships.

From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson




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