leading

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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

However, Stokes' bowling average is much better when is he leading England - taking his wickets at 28 apiece as captain, opposed to nearly 33 when not.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Intel stock surges Monday, leading the S&P 500 amid a broader rebound in semiconductor stocks.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Moody’s cites the company’s leading position in the videogame industry as well as its ecosystem surrounding Weixin and WeChat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

At the end it formed a T, leading to left and right.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell