leading role

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Brown was chancellor before he became prime minister between 2007 and 2010, taking a leading role in the international response to the financial crisis of 2008.

From BBC • May 9, 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

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

His work involves what some view as the third rail of journalism: AI playing a leading role not just in researching, but in writing stories.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 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