spotlight
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James will command almost the entire spotlight with guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves still sidelined.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Concerns about potential losses grew this year when new artificial-intelligence models put software companies that borrowed from private-credit funds under the spotlight.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
A lower-stakes contest could allow Joshua to rediscover rhythm without the suffocating spotlight that comes with a Fury build-up.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Harris has maintained a relatively low profile since her 2024 defeat, but has been easing back into the spotlight with a series of appearances and trips across southern states.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
I say to Frank, who is sitting up on the catwalk operating the spotlight, “Frank, that baby is smarter than half of my humanities class. Is this how things have always been?”
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
Vocabulary lists containing spotlight
Theater - Introductory
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Theater - Middle School
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Theater - High School
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