central figure

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Ryan Porter was a central figure in the L.A. jazz scene, performing with Kendrick Lamar and Kamasi Washington, and co-founding the West Coast Get Down.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Pedri has remained a central figure in midfield, thriving in a system built around quick progression.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Over the show’s seven-season run, Brendon became a central figure, portraying the witty, insecure but dependable “everyman” in the gang’s battles against the forces of darkness.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

A central figure back then remains a key trade court judge today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

The Gospels had not yet appeared; the world was without a miracle; Mary, the bride of Heaven, afterwards the central figure in the Hierarchy of the orthodox, had no place in history.

From The Christ Of Paul Or, The Enigmas of Christianity by Reber, George