leitmotif

Example Sentences

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While most analysts don’t think this means an imminent use of nuclear power, the hints are part of a leitmotif Putin has employed since the beginning of the war.

From Los Angeles Times

The leitmotif might have chafed after a while, but Solskjaer was nothing if not sincere.

From New York Times

If there is a leitmotif linking Ms. Kitto’s oral histories, it takes the form of tales illustrating either Mr. Penn’s generosity of spirit or a stubborn diffidence that strikes with the force of a blow.

From New York Times

That they became a leitmotif on “Sex and the City” didn’t hurt.

From New York Times

That message became a leitmotif throughout Elder’s media career.

From Los Angeles Times