centering

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Baile World is the brainchild of co-founder Courtney Hollinquest, a staple of L.A.’s nightlife scene known for centering POC femmes — both in terms of the audience she curates and the DJs she books.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 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

I go there every day, and it is the most blissful, centering, connected part of the day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

The ANC had decided to personalize the quest for our release by centering the campaign on a single figure.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela