instrumental
Example Sentences
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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
Robert Glasper called me up and said, “Hey, El, I was very instrumental in helping launch the Blue Note in Los Angeles.”
From Los Angeles Times
However the 28-year-old has missed only three minutes of the Prem so far this season and was again instrumental, pulling strings, tweaking noses and finding holes.
From BBC
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