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spotlight

[spot-lahyt] / ˈspɒtˌlaɪt /




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Though the L.A. comedy scene tends to exist in the shadow of Hollywood, this feat managed by two of its biggest names puts a historic spotlight on stand-up.

From Los Angeles Times

Up until then, he had been taking a break from the spotlight after wrapping his Love On Tour shows in summer 2023.

From BBC

Parental responsibility in mass shootings has come increasingly under the spotlight in recent years.

From Barron's

Ardern's move has renewed a spotlight on New Zealand's battle to retain its best and brightest, as the country struggles with a lagging economy, a cost of living crisis and housing shortages.

From BBC

Quantum computing was thrust into the spotlight last year as investors started to see evidence that the technology was moving from speculation to reality.

From Barron's