central figure
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In the seven-game run that swept United back into Europe's elite club competition after a two-year absence, the 31-year-old was a central figure in nine out of 12 goals.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
One big name likely to stay far from the Venice limelight is Elon Musk, the central figure in a documentary from US filmmaker Alex Gibney.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, a central figure in a major ongoing police graft inquiry in South Africa, has pleaded guilty to corruption, fraud and money-laundering charges as part of a deal with state prosecutors.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
Today, his daughter is a central figure of that Lima establishment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
But it was Selina who was the central figure of the group, to which all eyes turned.
From Frederica and her Guardians The Perils of Orphanhood by Margaret M. (Margaret Murray) Robertson
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