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 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

So someone brought her to the set, where Gosling greeted her with a “Hi, sweetheart” and held her hand as he pulled her to center stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

She scrambled up onto the platform, clapping her hands over her head, Dr. Fanning lunging at but missing her as she escaped onto center stage.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez