spotlight
Example Sentences
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“We believe the Holy Father will shine a spotlight on the good works of the Church, including our work helping communities live together in peace, improve healthcare, and increase education, justice and peace.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
A lower-stakes contest could allow Joshua to rediscover rhythm without the suffocating spotlight that comes with a Fury build-up.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Other acts in the spotlight Saturday include Nine Inch Noize, the collaboration between legendary industrial band Nine Inch Nails and German producer Boys Noize, who also have an album on the way.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
Since 1999 — more than two decades as America’s most culturally influential music festival — music has dominated the spotlight at Coachella.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
The beam of the spotlight swung closer than it had before, throwing a glow onto Mom’s face.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Vocabulary lists containing spotlight
Theater - Introductory
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Theater - Middle School
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Theater - High School
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