instruments

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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

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

Prediction markets like Kalshi say that event contracts are financial instruments subject to the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

He played brass instruments: trumpet, trombone, and tuba, as well as the flute.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson