leading figure
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Ruffalo has long been an irritant to Paramount as he is a leading figure in a high-profile Hollywood campaign to block the merger.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
A leading figure of the new generation of Italian capitalism, he also chaired Ray-Ban, one of EssilorLuxottica's most iconic brands, which also include Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
The expectation was for Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, by now, to have become the Selecao's leading figure.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
"They were the leading figure in the K-pop scene to make aggressive use of social content, perhaps as an alternative, as it was difficult for idols from smaller agencies to secure TV appearances."
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026
Within months, he had been elected to the Congress of People's Deputies as a leading figure of the movement for democracy in Russia.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
