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centrepiece

/ ˈsɛntəˌpiːs /

noun

  1. an object used as the centre of something, esp for decoration

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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A centrepiece of Prabowo's agenda, it aims to tackle child malnutrition, improve education outcomes and stimulate the economy.

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The centrepiece of the show is "Unmanned Drone" – a completely reconstructed sculpture of Stonewall Jackson by artist Kara Walker, who transformed the horse and its rider heading into battle into a headless, zombie-like creature.

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The newspaper said the Regent Diamond - the 140-carat centrepiece of the gallery - was not stolen.

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Describing the ball as "Met Gala ambition with UK uniqueness", Brocklebank said on social media that the event is "set to become London's centrepiece".

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The tragedy has hit hard in the close-knit town, where cell service is spotty and a gas station - adorned with a Confederate flag centrepiece - is the local watering hole.

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