center stage
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Celebrity bald eagles Jackie and Shadow are on the verge of welcoming a new addition to the family just in time for Easter — a holiday where eggs frequently take center stage.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
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
The machines take center stage in these scenes, but the scientist-director and the audience supply the drama.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026
It was another down day for stocks, as energy concerns again took center stage.
From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026
I just have to stand there, at center stage, soaking up the applause.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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