instrumental
Example Sentences
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He credits chess as instrumental in his development.
From Barron's
During an interview with MarketWatch, he discussed “geopolitical crosscurrents” that had been instrumental in pushing up gold prices and pressuring “the long end of sovereign bond markets.”
From MarketWatch
Jazz legend Louis Armstrong reshaped music in the 20th century, developing the instrumental solo as we know it and inspiring generations to let loose and get personal with their singing.
I am sure Jonny will be instrumental in encouraging Michael to keep looking within, and not always outside the ranks, when thinking of young talent.
From BBC
The most infamous of these figures is Thierry Breton, who was instrumental in passing the DSA while on the European Commission.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
