offstage
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The vast majority of awards were doled out offstage during an evening far better known for its performances and stage antics than its prizes.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
But she walked offstage to a new jingle that went, “At my Tennessean Truck Stop, everyone belongs.”
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
When most of the characters are shuffled offstage, for instance, Quincy unsurprisingly makes a move on Walter—most unfeminist behavior!—that is, also unsurprisingly, witnessed by Lyssa.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Although few places are better than Hollywood at crafting a narrative and concealing what happens off-frame, a Los Angeles Times survey of job postings sheds light on what is happening offstage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
George stepped offstage and out of view of staring eyes.
From "George" by Alex Gino
Vocabulary lists containing offstage
Reading: Literature - Drama - Introductory
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Theater - Introductory
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Reading: Literature - Drama - Middle School
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