spotlight
Example Sentences
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Joshua has largely remained out of the spotlight since he was a passenger in a car crash that killed two of his friends in Nigeria on 29 December.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
At times, Day said the inherent impermanence of the spotlight gets to her.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
China’s first full inflation print since the war began is in the spotlight on Friday as markets watch to gauge the impact of the surge in energy prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
That doesn’t account for the investment frenzy that is expected to come with SpaceX’s initial public offering, loosely slated for this summer, which experts say will further put a spotlight on the space sector.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
A spotlight brightened on a podium as a tall man in a blue suit strode onto the stage.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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