instrumental

Example Sentences

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During an interview with MarketWatch, he discussed “geopolitical crosscurrents” that had been instrumental in pushing up gold prices and pressuring “the long end of sovereign bond markets.”

From MarketWatch

Jazz legend Louis Armstrong reshaped music in the 20th century, developing the instrumental solo as we know it and inspiring generations to let loose and get personal with their singing.

From The Wall Street Journal

I am sure Jonny will be instrumental in encouraging Michael to keep looking within, and not always outside the ranks, when thinking of young talent.

From BBC

The most infamous of these figures is Thierry Breton, who was instrumental in passing the DSA while on the European Commission.

From The Wall Street Journal

And the park has been instrumental in the puppet space, home to what’s said to be the oldest ongoing puppet-focused theater in the country.

From Los Angeles Times