instrumental

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He has been instrumental in guiding Google’s AI ambitions, having helped develop the neural-network technology that underpins today’s large language models and a long list of other advances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

In 2021, the instrumental psychedelic band from San Diego recorded a stunning live album and video called “Live in the Mojave Desert Vol. 1.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Indeed, it may be instrumental in determining the fate of millions of American-born infants.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

Another Brazilian woman, whom we are calling Ana to protect her identity, says that Brunel and his modelling business were instrumental in facilitating her relationship with Epstein.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

He said, “She’s sixty-six, and her memory is better than mine and she looks young and healthy. She has more of her teeth than those who were instrumental in sending her to the institution.”

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey