center stage

Example Sentences

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The verdict, on March 2, 2023—after a six-week trial—was when Hill took center stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Here’s a spoiler-free rundown of what you need to know about the Mandalorian, Grogu and the rest of the players who take center stage in the first “Star Wars” movie since 2019.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

“Weaker real economic growth will soon take center stage among policy officials and investors.”

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 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

By this time the news anchor was gone and Lance was now solidly center stage.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx