- present tense form of instrument (3rd person singular).
- plural of instrument.
instruments
Example Sentences
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In addition to the variety of instruments evoking the sounds of nature, it incorporated breathwork, vocal exercises and a small amount of physical sensation: a refreshing spritz of rose water.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
"This gives MMX a clearer picture of what its instruments -- and ultimately the sample collection -- can expect."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
Catching them in nets and fitting the instruments takes about 20 minutes: a brief stressful episode after which the animals return to normal behavior.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
The chairman has a few instruments for holding a committee together.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Seismometers could detect movement of the earth’s crust far from where the instruments were actually located.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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