central figure
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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
Eighty five goals later, he remains the central figure of Thomas Tuchel's side, the classy captain that can always be relied upon for a match-winning performance.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
“He was a central figure in being able to talk to everyone at the court.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 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
The ungainly attitude, the ill-fitting clothes, did but accentuate the tragedy of the central figure.
From Chippinge Borough by Stanley J. Weyman
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