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Stoppard maintained that it wasn’t autobiographical at the time he wrote it—though later it became public that he had had an affair with Felicity Kendal, who had starred in a few of his plays.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

Mills had starred in the Originals innings, taking 3-22 and removing three key top-order batters, including opener Phil Salt, who top-scored with 60.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2025

Many years before, Reagan had starred in the sideshow.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2024

Mbappé had starred for Monaco as an 18-year-old sensation when it reached the semifinals of the Champions League — knocking out Dortmund along the way with three goals in the quarterfinals.

From Seattle Times • May 7, 2024

While admitting the wonderful work of some of the men who had starred in their positions, special stress was laid upon the smoothness and accuracy of the team work as a whole.

From Bert Wilson on the Gridiron by Duffield, J. W.