center stage

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The dangers of sliding sports took center stage at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics when 11 crashes occurred in two days of bobsled training ahead of the Games.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Federal Reserve, will take center stage in the coming week as investors watch how policymakers react to the recent jump in oil and gas prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

It was another down day for stocks, as energy concerns again took center stage.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

On March 21, this stadium will be filled with more than 70,000 guests as the pair takes center stage at the Super Bowl of comedy — the largest stadium stand-up show to date.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

Chestnutt trembled as the man walked to center stage to grin cheekily at me.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia