leading role
Example Sentences
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The former for performance by an actor in a leading role in a play for his portrayal of the controversial, beloved British author Roald Dahl in Mark Rosenblatt’s drama “Giant.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Goldman Sachs stock surged over 80% in the past year, fueled by its leading role as an investment bank in the AI and tech boom.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
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
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
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
