the stage

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U.S. equity futures slid in early European trade after a volatile session Tuesday, as investors await inflation data that will set the stage for a highly anticipated Federal Reserve policy decision next week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

No similar increase was seen among patients with MCI, suggesting that the supplement's effects may differ depending on the stage of disease.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The Artemis 3 mission sets the stage for two Moon landing attempts by NASA, which are slated for 2028.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Nor is it the way they never concerned themselves with prowling the stage or donning anything other than sensible blazers and jeans.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

But this was entertainment of a different stripe altogether, for on top of all the other delights unfolding on the stage, every now and then the pirates burst into song.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood