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Meanings of starring in English

Indicating the most important performer or role.

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Examples for "leading"
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A leading scientist warned today that Ireland is shrinking year by year.
The Irish Times
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Yet he said that the concerns in Europe are leading to opportunities.
Reuters
3
Earlier this year leading doctors raised concerns about increasing demand on hospitals.
The Guardian
4
However, there is far less clarity in Europe's leading racing nation, Ireland.
The Irish Times
5
Stocks sensitive to rates are leading the market lower for the year.
Reuters
1
The reality star said: I speak to my grandfather nearly every day.
News.com.au
2
But the Democrats' second back-to back debate is fuelled by star power.
News.com.au
3
But it's her merchandising power that's making the young star serious money.
News.com.au
4
He began to work immediately, videotaping every detail of the star's chamber.
Wired
5
I can't hit up that four-star new secret area with you today.
Climbing Magazine
1
The expected declines reflect less-than-stellar results across the banking industry this year.
Reuters
2
For comparison sake, quickly consider the stellar Chevrolet C6 Corvette power plant.
Wired
3
The stellar circuit is primarily used to receive energy into the body.
Witch School's First Degree
4
Tyneside Cinema delivered another stellar result, aided by the film's local setting.
The Guardian
5
McBride produced a stellar race leading start to finish to claim gold.
Radio NZ
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Caffarelli's high notes weren't so good tonight; the prima donna was dreadful.
Cry to heaven
2
The tribunal ruled there were no prima facie cases on nine allegations.
Radio NZ
3
There are a variety of reasons this would be prima facie wrong.
Is Human Nature Obsolete?
4
The French plenipotentiary sends this prima donna to sing before the emperor.
Joseph II. and His Court: An Historical Novel
5
And they didn't come with the prima-donna attitude typical of movie sets.
The new yorker
Usage of starring in English
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Olives play a starring role in this dish, so quality really matters.
The food matters cookbook: 500 revolutionary recipes for better ...
2
His guitars have a starring role in another work coming to Wellington.
Radio NZ
3
Contrary to published reports, Kanye West will not be starring in Chiraq.
Ebony
4
Christ-torturing spectacles starring Jim Caviezel really only make sense at lambing time.
The Irish Times
5
You pitched a three-hour Jackie Robinson movie starring Denzel Washington years ago.
Ebony
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His last starring role was in Mamma Mia, but this is different.
The Irish Times
7
Emma Thompson is currently starring in The Children Act, in cinemas nationwide
The Guardian
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The Greatest Showman starring Hugh Jackman lingered in the cinemas for months.
Radio NZ
9
She later landed numerous recurring and guest starring roles on TV series.
Reuters
10
It was retold in 2004 in a USA film starring Goran Visnjic.
Reuters
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Another hotly debated entry was Iranian filmmaker Kiarostami's picture starring Juliette Binoche.
Reuters
12
A strong favourite is Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri starring Frances McDormand.
Radio NZ
13
The Witches starring Anne Hathaway is being released by HBO this month.
News.com.au
14
A quid says Victoria, London Bridge and Holborn will play starring roles.
The Guardian
15
The original, starring Irish actress Elaine Cassidy, airs on Britain's Channel 4.
Reuters
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By the happy end there was a wedding, starring Billie Piper's bosom.
The Guardian
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Common
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