leading role

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Lithgow won best performance by an actor in a leading role in a play for his portrayal of the controversial, beloved British author Roald Dahl in Mark Rosenblatt’s poignant drama “Giant,” directed by Nicholas Hytner.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

But ultimately Becerra did not have a leading role, or indeed any role at all: He punted, as this editorial page pointed out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

"By yielding to pressure, it weakens collective action and renounces its potential leading role," she told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Scotland had previously played a leading role in a project with European partners to investigate the use of hydrogen as a fuel for shipping.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

My mission was to persuade Daliwonga — a man destined to play a leading role in the politics of the Transkei — to oppose the imposition of the Bantu Authorities.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela