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Recent Examples of instrumental
According to McVie, Nicks’ erstwhile lover was instrumental in transforming the song, which was built around two simple chords, into the band’s only No. 1 hit ever.
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John Russell, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Pascu was instrumental in the adoption of the first law for monitoring visits to care institutions in the region, according to the State Department.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
American Leadership Forum Having strong networks has been instrumental in my growth and development.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
On the supply side, meanwhile, the professionalization of state distribution companies via arrangements with private operators can be instrumental in reducing transmission losses.
—Radhika Kak, Independent Researcher At Harvard Business School and Varad Pande, Partner At Bcg, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
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John Russell, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Pascu was instrumental in the adoption of the first law for monitoring visits to care institutions in the region, according to the State Department.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
American Leadership Forum Having strong networks has been instrumental in my growth and development.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
On the supply side, meanwhile, the professionalization of state distribution companies via arrangements with private operators can be instrumental in reducing transmission losses.
—Radhika Kak, Independent Researcher At Harvard Business School and Varad Pande, Partner At Bcg, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instrumental
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Since 2014, the ACL Hall of Fame has honored artists who have played an essential role in the series’ half-century as a premier supporter of top-shelf music.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Now the data revolution is reimagining one of the game’s most fundamental tools: the bat.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Trump has 'fundamental misunderstanding': Expert Some economists and international trade experts told ABC News that the president's controversial trade policy could actually discourage firms from setting up factories on American soil.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
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But the success of any of NASA’s plans depends on having the money and resources necessary to carry them out.—
Wendy Whitman Cobb,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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These companies feel like necessary building blocks of modern existence.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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The visit included jersey swaps, content collaborations, and the requisite tailgating.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Daniela Nieves plays Camila Perez, the cute chipper one; Chelsea Muirhead’s Sophie Chan is her requisite opposite, the cynical one who wears less makeup.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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At first glance, the looks follow the same basic pattern: pants, a T-shirt, and a blazer.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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The challenges of protecting a world-famous trans daughter aside, Wade is trying to navigate the basic father-teen dynamics.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Lawyers could also partner with organizations such as the American Bar Association, state bar associations, and the AALS, all of which work to enhance awareness of the rule of law as an indispensable element of democratic governance.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Antimony is an indispensable ingredient in ammunition, fireproofing military equipment, nuclear systems, and much more.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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The district’s elementary and middle schools were releasing students beginning at 1:30 p.m., and the junior high and high schools were planning to release students starting around 2 p.m.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2025
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Authorities said the two juveniles were elementary and middle school age, Alaska’s News Source reported.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Instrumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instrumental. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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