instrumental
Example Sentences
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Leading by a wide margin after the short program, they skated an intense flamenco-inspired free dance to an instrumental version of "Paint it Black" that garnered 137.17 points for a winning total of 228.87.
From Barron's
In sparkling form, full-back Hendy was also instrumental in the Saints' second try, running a beautiful loop to isolate defenders, before offloading to Ramm who eventually fed Coles for another superb attacking score.
From BBC
French prodigy Wembanyama was instrumental in the victory, leading a determined fightback that included 31 points and 13 rebounds before he exited with a leg injury early in the fourth quarter.
From Barron's
The instrumental “Tonic” is dark, mysterious, and oddly melodic, evoking an urban landscape in a film sequence charged with danger.
"There are no barriers to entry -- the thing I hate the most," added Hearn, whose Matchroom Sport company has been instrumental in helping to grow the game over a number of years.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
