center stage

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With the daytime staff in their 15th hour on duty, Abbott’s “night crawlers” take center stage in the emergency department.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

This is the weekend high school track and field takes center stage in Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Natural gas took center stage this week at the world's largest energy conference, as major market players discussed how to power the rise of artificial intelligence.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The Manhattan hearing comes as Washington cautiously warms ties with Caracas, with the question of who will pay the legal fees of the former autocrat and his wife expected to take center stage.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

One by one the contestants took the long walk to center stage to give their speeches.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli