center stage

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Dana Williamson’s federal corruption case is taking center stage in the governor’s race.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

But that motivation is intended to be forgotten—it’s not politics but corruption that shares center stage with the series’ revenge elements, gunfights and atmospheric treatment of the city.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The in-between bits, not quite destined for center stage but no less useful for it.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

“You had me worried,” says Siraj, while Ainsley sets up her cello at center stage.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein