centering
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The vivid language of the novel ‘Playworld’ evokes the carefree early ’80s, centering on the freedoms and seemingly low-stakes perils of their Manhattan.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
Rather than centering himself as a victim, he framed the incident as a test of national character, urging Americans to reject political cruelty and recommit to shared democratic values.
From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026
Officials appear to have converged on a near-term halt in rate reductions, with their debate now centering around what conditions justify further rate cuts -- and how quickly these should take place.
From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026
At the same time, there has been a centering of coaches in the sport.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
Once the concrete had set, the lagging was removed and the centering was lowered and moved onto the scaffolding of the next bay.
From "Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction" by David Macaulay
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