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Recent Examples of instrumental
The Pride relied heavily on her throughout 2024, and her goal in the semifinal against Kansas City Current was instrumental in taking Orlando to its first-ever championship game.
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Cassie Armstrong, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
The court's final judgement will be instrumental in determining the fate of one of the most lucrative social media platforms for creators in the U.S.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
As a conservationist, Mr. Van Put was instrumental in securing more than 54 miles of public fishing rights, access and special regulation fishing areas in the state, including those with no-kill and catch-and-release stipulations.
—Sam Roberts, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Jon has been so instrumental in helping to guide Bruce, coming into his life at a moment where Bruce was really at a crossroads.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
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Cassie Armstrong, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
The court's final judgement will be instrumental in determining the fate of one of the most lucrative social media platforms for creators in the U.S.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
As a conservationist, Mr. Van Put was instrumental in securing more than 54 miles of public fishing rights, access and special regulation fishing areas in the state, including those with no-kill and catch-and-release stipulations.
—Sam Roberts, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Jon has been so instrumental in helping to guide Bruce, coming into his life at a moment where Bruce was really at a crossroads.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instrumental
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.Emma Specter, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025
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For Orr, ensuring a company's stock price aligns with its true value is essential for protecting its reputation and ensuring long-term success.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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This viewpoint overlooks some fundamental differences.Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
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The accumulation of heat in the Great Lakes, observed year after year, is leading to fundamental changes in winter weather and the winter economy in the states bordering the lakes.Richard B. (Ricky) Rood, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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Texas will ensure necessary resources are swiftly deployed.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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How long can Johnson — and Trump — keep them striking that balance? Footnotes *Granted, this is eight more than were necessary last Congress, when just a single Republican could introduce a motion to vacate.G. Elliott Morris, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Pierce didn’t display growth in requisite skills for a head coach Pierce’s greatest failing as a coach was his in-game decision-making.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Reports Because Sasaki is 23 years old and lacks the requisite experience pitching at the highest level in Japan, he is limited to a signing bonus within a team's international amateur spending pool limits.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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With Abrams as an occasional intermediary, Pelletier and Wolff hammered out a basic story shape.Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Continue reading … Click here for more cartoons… MEDIA SCHOOL'S OUT – Blue state ends basic reading and writing skills test requirement for teachers.Fox News, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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As consumers demand more convenience and innovation, small businesses will continue to stand out by embracing creativity and flexibility, reinforcing their indispensable role in driving economic growth and innovation in the year ahead.AllBusiness, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Though not a great way to heat a whole home, a portable heater is indispensable for a late-evening movie night, a workbench in a chilly garage, or the home’s odd corners that refuse to heat.Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 6 Jan. 2025
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But elementary students might catch a glimpse of the news coverage or hear classmates talking about it.Tamekia Reece, Parents, 8 Jan. 2025
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Since 2018, the Orange Bowl Media Center Makeover Project has helped modernize media centers at elementary and middle schools throughout the area.Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Instrumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instrumental. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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