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Recent Examples of instrumental
When the 119th Congress convenes January, Arkansas' six federal lawmakers may be in instrumental policymaking and party leadership roles, with four lawmakers possibly in top committee positions.
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Alex Thomas, arkansasonline.com, 3 Nov. 2024
Aaron Zigman composed the instrumental score for Six Triple Eight.
—Fred Topel, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024
This approach has been instrumental in driving alignment and building a sense of shared purpose across the IT organization.
—Peter High, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
While Stahelski took sole directing credit and would ultimately drive the franchise forward with Reeves, all three were instrumental in crafting one of modern cinema’s most enduring figures.
—Simon Bland, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024
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Alex Thomas, arkansasonline.com, 3 Nov. 2024
Aaron Zigman composed the instrumental score for Six Triple Eight.
—Fred Topel, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024
This approach has been instrumental in driving alignment and building a sense of shared purpose across the IT organization.
—Peter High, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
While Stahelski took sole directing credit and would ultimately drive the franchise forward with Reeves, all three were instrumental in crafting one of modern cinema’s most enduring figures.
—Simon Bland, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instrumental
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For them, a durable carry-on is as essential as a boarding pass.Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Have both deceived themselves about their ambitions, their desires, their essential natures?Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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This layer is essential for storing large volumes of data, fundamental for future analysis and strategic planning.Greg Kihlstrom, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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There are fundamental values on the line, even beyond democracy — women’s rights, civil rights, the safety of immigrants.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Sifting through dozens of profiles was a massive time-suck, but a necessary evil.Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
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Overgrown fields can provide that necessary edge cover.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Traditional high tea comes with the requisite scones accompanied by Devonshire cream and elegant mini sandwiches, some filled with truffle cream cheese.Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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The lack of self-consciousness is one of the requisite conditions for entering a flow state, so that one can be totally engaged in a challenging activity for its own sake.Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Many readers have told me my booklet has served as a valuable tool in teaching their children basic good manners.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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These basic tests, combined with age and medical history, are enough to make a clear diagnosis.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Thus began the greatest director-composer collaboration in the history of movies, with Spielberg making 29 films with Williams and admitting that the composer has been indispensable to each and every one of them.Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2024
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The Solution: OtterBox’s Fast Charge A working phone is indispensable on the road.Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
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Los Gatos Union School District’s Measure CC is a bond measure that would secure $163 million to improve school facilities at its elementary and middle schools.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Rothenberg Preparatory Academy: This would become a neighborhood Montessori school for elementary students.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Instrumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instrumental. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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