instruments

Example Sentences

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They’re each playing tiny instruments — one a half-open sardine can, another a stringed matchbook.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Some of the firms act as market makers, buying and selling huge volumes of financial instruments and taking a profit in the process.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

During these missions, scientists placed ocean bottom seismometers, instruments designed to detect earthquakes directly on the seafloor, along two parts of the Gofar fault.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Her entry uses traditional Greek instruments and references the popular belly dance Tsifteteli.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Musical instruments were heard playing behind the cabinet doors even when the brothers were securely tied, allegedly proving spirit action.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock