lead character

collocation in English

meaningsofleadandcharacter

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lead
adjective[before noun]
uk
/liːd/us
/liːd/
used to describe the main performer or part in ...
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character
noun
uk
/ˈkær.ək.tər/us
/ˈker.ək.tɚ/
the particular combination of qualities in a person or place that makes them different ...
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(Definition ofleadandcharacterfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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During this period, we learn about the personality of eachleadcharacterand some history.
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Reception of the novel was poor, with reviews citing a contrived plot and a blandleadcharacter, though it was moderately financially successful.
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Variety praised the cinematography and production design while finding theleadcharacterannoying and unsympathetic.
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Theleadcharactertrains and bathes under the falls before his final fight.
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He would be aleadcharacterbut would only remain for a season.
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This film sees theleadcharactersport six different looks and going around six different states to solve a mystery.
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The series follows a unique format, in which itsleadcharacterand storyline changes every four issues.
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A lot of computer code faded into a full city landscape as the camera panned around theleadcharacter.
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Theleadcharacter, apparently a rock and roll dance diva, dances so quickly that his shoes catch fire.
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Bachchan was required to tone up the most as he was theleadcharacterand had to perform dangerous train stunts.
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He is aleadcharacterin the show.
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An image of theleadcharactereither appeared above or below the rectangle.
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He appeared in 40 of the shorts between 1939 and 1944, eventually becoming the series' finalleadcharacter.
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This novel is more randomly plotted than its two predecessors, without a strongleadcharacteror a fixed setting.
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He plays parts in most of his own movies, mostly performing as aleadcharacter.
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He rarely appears in the spotlight, but takes the role of theleadcharacterin some episodes.
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Although he was not theleadcharacter, many considered him to be a show stealer.
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Although the title character is prominent in the book, the novel deals more with the day-to-day harsh life of the prisoners than theleadcharacter.
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Devar is also known for using animals as a supporting theme in his movies, and at times as theleadcharacter.
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Usually these were humorous and featured the sameleadcharacterweek after week.
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