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Recent Examples of instrumental
Chase was Lincoln’s Treasury Secretary and was instrumental in the Revenue Acts of 1861 and 1862, which created the first federal income tax framework and the office of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
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Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Walker McKinven McKinven was instrumental working with catchers and implementing strategy in a coaching role with the Brewers under Stearns and then-Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell before becoming bench coach for the White Sox last season.
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Will Sammon,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
No More is represented worldwide by WME, who were instrumental in this deal, according to the announcement.
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Jem Aswad,
Variety,
25 June 2026
L'Oréal’s own consumer research found 58 percent of women linked heat to their hair damage, and company instrumental testing showed the device works three times faster and leaves hair twice as smooth compared to premium competitors.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
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Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Walker McKinven McKinven was instrumental working with catchers and implementing strategy in a coaching role with the Brewers under Stearns and then-Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell before becoming bench coach for the White Sox last season.
—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
No More is represented worldwide by WME, who were instrumental in this deal, according to the announcement.
—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
25 June 2026
L'Oréal’s own consumer research found 58 percent of women linked heat to their hair damage, and company instrumental testing showed the device works three times faster and leaves hair twice as smooth compared to premium competitors.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instrumental
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Constant vigilance and education around water safety is essential.
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Caftans are the underrated summer essential that bring breezy, effortless glamour to beach days, brunches, and evening plans alike.
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But there are ample more fundamental reasons to add capacity.
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Although relatively few technical details about the Common Combat Vessel have been released, the decision signals a fundamental change in how the Royal Navy intends to build and operate its future surface fleet.
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Anything tragic that happened to minorities was inevitable and necessary.
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No contribution is necessary but encouraged once the account is open so savings can grow, the site said.
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However, a number of other teams will have the requisite cap space to sign him, including the Golden State Warriors.
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Sills, whose felicity with Shakespeare’s language is so formidable as to sometimes walk off with Othello’s requisite vulnerability, did not always travel far enough down Kadri’s road.
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From bold color contrast to sheer layering and retro prints, caftans can be styled far beyond a basic beach coverup.
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The lawsuit comes as consumers report struggling to afford basic necessities.
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Police were called to the elementary and middle school, and authorities are now working to identify the deceased individual.
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Biblical texts on the list include a picture-book adaptation of the David and Goliath story for elementary students and passages about Adam and Eve for older students.
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That institutional history is indispensable, but institutions alone do not define a profession.
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By every metric, Blubaugh is blossoming into an almost indispensable piece of the Astros’ attempt to stay afloat in the American League playoff hunt.
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“Instrumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instrumental. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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