center stage

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Today, the spirit and dialogue of those movies take center stage at some of the world’s biggest venues.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

A policy meeting at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand on Wednesday will take center stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The homelessness issue is again near center stage as Park faces a challenge from Faizah Malik, a public interest attorney and housing advocate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“Weaker real economic growth will soon take center stage among policy officials and investors.”

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The girl who was to play Annie stood center stage, clapped her hands upon her thighs, and Arnold leaped across the stage, placed his paws upon Annie's shoulders, and caused her to lean backward.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg