center stage
Example Sentences
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When given center stage, his Putin is commanding, reminding us of the real sinister power in the room.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
The in-between bits, not quite destined for center stage but no less useful for it.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026
Rising prices for essentials like food and energy have taken center stage, particularly among younger voters.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
The S&P 500 set an intraday record as a flood of tech earnings took center stage, pulling investors’ attention away from developments in the Middle East.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
Lights dim, and a youthful figure wearing a simple dress and horn-rimmed glasses takes center stage.
From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose
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