leading role
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The former for 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 drama “Giant.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The eldest of three children, Jonathan had for years been destined to take a leading role at Mango, the fashion chain that Isak built from a single store in Barcelona to a sprawling international retailer.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
"Putin will likely be keen to hear from Xi about China's next step in the Middle East," Morris said, after "Trump signalled clearly that he hopes Beijing will play a leading role".
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
"By yielding to pressure, it weakens collective action and renounces its potential leading role," she told AFP.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 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
