starring role
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He’s also been a major irritant to David Ellison and other top Paramount executives as the actor took a starring role, drumming up opposition in Hollywood to Paramount’s proposed takeover of Warner Bros.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
Earlier this year, Stanley Druckenmiller spoke of diversifying his portfolio and giving artificial intelligence less of a starring role, but his most recent quarterly holdings show that may be easier said than done.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
The actor also won an Oscar for his starring role.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
The Real Madrid playmaker, who was once a teammate of Haaland’s at Dortmund, had already played a starring role to put England in this game in the first place.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
“Oh, superhero is resting up for his starring role tonight.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
