the stage

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The upcoming primaries will set the stage for November’s most critical match-ups.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

What had also helped set the stage for the stock’s rally, and the subsequent stock offering, was that investor Rich Huang and his firm, RichRich Capital, had recently disclosed stakes in the company.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

US rapper Travis Scott angered fans in Istanbul after a performance that barely lasted 20 minutes, with the audience booing as he left the stage early Monday, footage on social media showed.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The victory set the stage for an NBA Finals of seismic proportions: the league’s long-dormant big-city franchise versus its up-and-coming giant.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Maggie looked “nervous” as she crossed the stage to the wood lectern, noticeably trembling.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock