center stage

Example Sentences

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Dana Williamson’s federal corruption case is taking center stage in the governor’s race.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

“Weaker real economic growth will soon take center stage among policy officials and investors.”

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

But that motivation is intended to be forgotten—it’s not politics but corruption that shares center stage with the series’ revenge elements, gunfights and atmospheric treatment of the city.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The in-between bits, not quite destined for center stage but no less useful for it.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Ma acted like a waitress and served everyone as Caroline took center stage sitting on the loveseat that we designated the “shower chair.”

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat