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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
Born in Yorkshire, the forward was eligible to play for England.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
For so long, it looked as though Robinson would never play for England again, certainly under this regime.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The likely first-round draft pick didn’t have to play for the Oilers in the Southern California Division I regional playoffs, let alone pitch.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
He should have offered us forty to play for the evening, free use of the public hall, a good meal, and beds at the inn.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
