instrumental
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A sharp fall in China’s crude oil imports during the Iran war has been instrumental in holding down oil prices and keeping the global economy humming.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
It’s an instrumental decision that moves audiences to shout, “Get up!”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The witness most instrumental to Fernandez’s conviction also admitted at trial to a history of lying in court.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
Tim Moloney KC, representing the bereaved families, said they were "instrumental" in ensuring the audit of the data breaches happened.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
It was in honor of the two men on the board of the Welberg Foundation who had been instrumental in getting her husband the grant.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
Vocabulary lists containing instrumental
Flowers for Algernon
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Latin Love, Vol I: struere
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The Tale of Despereaux
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