center stage

American  

[sen-ter stayj] / ˈsɛn tər ˈsteɪdʒ /

noun

PLURAL

center stages

1. the central section of a stage.

2. a prominent, important, or central position.

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adverb

1. in, into, or towards a prominent or central position.

Example Sentences

With fundamentals largely priced in, carry and curve trades take center stage, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal

The U.K. autumn budget will take center stage in the week ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal

The scenery doesn’t take center stage until the first full day when you traverse Colorado, at points feeling like you are floating down the Colorado River.

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The U.K. autumn budget on Wednesday will take center stage in the week ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cost-of-living issues have taken center stage in Washington since Democrats swept elections in key races earlier this month.

From Barron's