instrumental
Example Sentences
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He was instrumental in resolving Hollywood’s bitter year of labor strife by negotiating truces with the Writers Guild of America and performers’ union, SAG-AFTRA, in 2023.
From Los Angeles Times
But the album, though entirely instrumental, is closer to rock music than the work of Animal Collective.
According to diplomatic sources, one man - Rand Paul, US senator for Kentucky - was instrumental in setting up the conversation.
From BBC
Venezuelan artist Raniero Palm, who is nominated for best classical instrumental solo for Hope Orchestrated, made a not-so-subtle political statement when he walked the red carpet with his country's flag.
From BBC
He credits chess as instrumental in his development.
From Barron's
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