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instrumental

[in-struh-men-tl] / ˌɪn strəˈmɛn tl /


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He was instrumental in resolving Hollywood’s bitter year of labor strife by negotiating truces with the Writers Guild of America and performers’ union, SAG-AFTRA, in 2023.

From Los Angeles Times

But the album, though entirely instrumental, is closer to rock music than the work of Animal Collective.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to diplomatic sources, one man - Rand Paul, US senator for Kentucky - was instrumental in setting up the conversation.

From BBC

Venezuelan artist Raniero Palm, who is nominated for best classical instrumental solo for Hope Orchestrated, made a not-so-subtle political statement when he walked the red carpet with his country's flag.

From BBC

He credits chess as instrumental in his development.

From Barron's