spotlight
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This week we’re shining a spotlight on service-industry jobs — opportunities that can help you earn money, build experience and develop marketable skills, especially if you haven’t landed an internship or entry-level role.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
“But the spotlight today is of course on semis, memory and software, but as people focus downstream into the future, that’s really when the bid comes for bitcoin.”
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
In the spotlight this week is Peru, which holds a presidential runoff election June 7.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
“She’s already in the spotlight without having to be in the spotlight. It’s that pressure. I want her to love the sport, love this journey. That’s kind of how I raised all three of them.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
Outside, I kept expecting to hear a cop’s siren wailing away in the distance, racing toward us, flipping on its spotlight and calling for us to “Freeze!” over their loudspeaker.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
Vocabulary lists containing spotlight
Theater - Introductory
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Theater - Middle School
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Theater - High School
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