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
On Thursday, those issues appeared to have been pushed to the side as football takes centre stage in Mexico.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
You might think a DeLorean would be the go-to car at an exhibition like this – but taking centre stage is a pristine white 1987 Ford Sierra Cosworth.
From BBC ● May 24, 2026
There was a small table centre stage with a chair behind it.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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