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were instrumental
adjective
Acting as an instrument; serving as a means; contributing to promote; conductive; helpful; serviceable; essential or central.
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The phrase "were instrumental" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe someone or something that played a significant role in achieving a particular outcome or success. Example: "The volunteers were instrumental in organizing the charity event, ensuring its success." Alternatives: "played a key role" or "were pivotal".
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Some themes were instrumental.
Three lawmakers were instrumental in the measure.
Still, the most fascinating works were instrumental scores.
"In fact, photographs were instrumental in the park's genesis".
But the versions heard on Tuesday were instrumental.
His photographic skills were instrumental in preparing slide samples.
Ertegun and Wexler were instrumental in moving R&B forward.
Their efforts were instrumental in multiplying the voices in the call for Lego to drop Shell.
Eyewitness accounts were instrumental in leading the police to the suspects, O'Malley said.
They've published many of the workplace novels and were instrumental in establishing the novel of officialdom.
What's more, the maligned duo were instrumental in pulling off the result.
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