center stage
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Here’s a spoiler-free rundown of what you need to know about the Mandalorian, Grogu and the rest of the players who take center stage in the first “Star Wars” movie since 2019.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
During his questioning on May 4, old journals he kept from years ago took center stage, with Musk's lawyer highlighting some of the most embarrassing excerpts.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Those twists put James right back where he’d spent the previous two decades: center stage, with the hopes of a franchise resting on his shoulders.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
The in-between bits, not quite destined for center stage but no less useful for it.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026
The girl who was to play Annie stood center stage, clapped her hands upon her thighs, and Arnold leaped across the stage, placed his paws upon Annie's shoulders, and caused her to lean backward.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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