instrumental

Example Sentences

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The scene where the quartet plays their pre-wedding parlor game occurs about 25 minutes into Borgli’s film, and is ripe with instrumental, pre-twist subtext.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

A Google insider told me Brittin shaped the response: "He swiftly apologised and was instrumental in getting it sorted".

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

This month, the National Rally’s backing could prove instrumental again to help him win municipal elections in his hometown of Nice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

The first half was instrumental, with only a horn playing the melody, and then a woman started singing along in the second half.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks