He had been instrumental in its push into new businesses, such as securities and health-care services.

He was instrumental in its growth into a full-service office, with nearly 1,000 employees today.

During his tenure, Soderstrom was instrumental in guiding into law much of the state's labor legislation.

This concept has proven to be instrumental in the development of childhood literacy into the current decade.

The Franks were also instrumental in the introduction of Christianity into the area.

He was instrumental in the evolution of the Gascon dialect into a literary language.

Sasaki was instrumental in the translations into English of many Zen texts.

Orsi's revisionist account argues that in fact the company was instrumental to California's conversion into the breadbasket of the region.

This wolf sanctuary has been instrumental in breeding wolves for eventual re-placement into their natural habitats.

Merrick took a deep interest in public affairs and was instrumental to the introduction of illuminating gas into Philadelphia.