instrumental

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And former Blackburn and Newcastle striker Shearer added: "Delap recovered well from that start and has been instrumental in the win. He deserves a lot of credit for that."

From BBC

She credits singing and dancing to his music at Knott’s as instrumental in recovering her speech and movement.

From Los Angeles Times

Sir Vince, who was seen as instrumental in ending Andrew's time as trade envoy, called for more transparency on Andrew's time as trade envoy.

From BBC

Its closing track, a harmonically suspended instrumental titled “The Brazilian,” flirted with the avant-garde by repeating the same anti-melody, anchored on a jungle of percussive clangs and hyperkinetic Simmons drum rolls.

From Los Angeles Times

Morgan McSweeney has long been considered instrumental to the rise of Sir Keir Starmer - it remains to be seen whether his resignation as chief of staff helps keeps his former boss in position.

From BBC