in the limelight
Example Sentences
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On Wednesday morning, the votes were still being counted, but Pratt looked likely to finish second—good enough for a runoff with Bass and a few more months in the limelight.
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026
Govan basked in the limelight nearby, shaking hands and doling out hugs and back pats.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
The war has put all things energy, including coal, natural gas, and oil, in the limelight.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
“My God, the Nazis knew how to put themselves in the limelight and present themselves,” said Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music in 2007.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
Lonna had been counting on her son to keep the Leep family in the limelight, which is the last place he wanted to be.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
