leading role

Example Sentences

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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

In response, Roblox took a leading role in tightening safeguards and in January began requiring users to undergo an age-estimation process if they want to use the platform’s communications features.

From Barron's • May 1, 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

The Brunet lab has played a leading role in establishing the killifish as a model organism.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

There turned out to be a huge market for games that allowed people to play a leading role in one of their favorite old movies or TV series.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline