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instrumental

[in-struh-men-tl] / ˌɪn strəˈmɛn tl /


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Ruick was instrumental in making many of Williams’ earliest career connections.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

The England captain has been instrumental during her career at Arsenal and is one of the first names on the team sheet when fit.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

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

Grohl demoed more than 50 songs - typically in the middle of the night, many of them instrumental, touching on influences as diverse as Massive Attack, Pink Floyd and Bad Brains.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 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




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