leading role
Example Sentences
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"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
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
Lyric Theatre Belfast, the venue where he performed the leading role in the Shakespeare play, said it was devastated to learn of his death.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 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
