central figure
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But he has long been a central figure who connected and promoted hard-line officials and helped shape Iran’s political orientation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 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
The central figure making this case, according to several accounts, is Gen. Dan Caine, the Trump-appointed chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff.
From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026
"Jesse Jackson was the central figure," the former Illinois representative added."I was basically just a guy carrying his bags."
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
He worked on the central figure, Moses, with great joy, believing it would be his masterpiece.
From Famous European Artists by Bolton, Sarah K.