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spotlight

[spot-lahyt] / ˈspɒtˌlaɪt /




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The Netflix documentary series follows F1 every season and Lindblad says he's looking forward to his moment in the spotlight.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

For the first time since last fall, the group of elite megacap stocks known as the “Magnificent Seven” were back in the spotlight.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Neville hedges his bet by filling us in on Michaels’ spotlight apprehension, making his reticence a through line.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

James will command almost the entire spotlight with guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves still sidelined.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

It was only a matter of minutes before they’d be climbing the stairs, only a matter of minutes before the spotlight would shine on them and Mom together.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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