centre stage
Britishnoun
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the centre point on a stage
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the main focus of attention
Example Sentences
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But on Wednesday the digital sphere will take centre stage, with some European G7 members wanting more security in moves that have irked the United States.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
An image published on social media by Iranian embassies abroad put Ghalibaf centre stage in the Iranian negotiating team, looking animated and gesturing with his hand, as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi busied himself with teacups.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
In photos of that period, he is usually at the back or side of the picture, never looking into the camera, never centre stage.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Energy markets held centre stage after US President Donald Trump signalled "serious negotiations" with Tehran and called off planned strikes, boosting optimism that tensions could.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Scene three quickly follows, in which men and women occupy centre stage and most large animals, along with many smaller ones, are gone.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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