spotlight
Example Sentences
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The awe-inspiring dream that often starts as a child can quickly turn into a nightmare for athletes who get blinded by the bright Olympic spotlight.
From Los Angeles Times
The most shocking fumble of all came on Friday night when figure skater Ilia Malinin, the self-proclaimed “quad god,” melted down in the brutal heat of the Olympic spotlight.
"At the same time, he feels a little uneasy that only the medal winners are getting the spotlight" and not other athletes who competed, he added.
From Barron's
The latter document spotlights Washington’s intention to focus on the homeland and the Western Hemisphere.
From Barron's
The latter document spotlights Washington’s intention to focus on the homeland and the Western Hemisphere.
From Barron's
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