instrumental
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It’s almost possible to concoct a silver lining from this dreadful situation, but only by focusing on short-term electoral politics in the most bloodless and instrumental fashion.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026
Armenta was instrumental in writing and producing Tito Double P’s 2024 debut “Incómodo,” a 21-track project that helped distinguish the Mexican corrido singer from his already famous cousin, Peso Pluma.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
"Ethel was instrumental in securing Longshaw for the nation," says Craig.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
“Mark has been instrumental in the success and performance of Marsh for nearly 20 years,” CEO John Doyle says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Morgan Stanley’s financial intellectuals—their quants—had been instrumental in teaching the rating agencies, Moody’s and S&P, how to evaluate CDOs on pools of asset-backed bonds.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
Vocabulary lists containing instrumental
Flowers for Algernon
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Latin Love, Vol I: struere
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The Tale of Despereaux
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