center stage
Americannoun
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center stages
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the central section of a stage.
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a prominent, important, or central position.
adverb
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After sharing the spotlight with LeBron James, Doncic now takes center stage for the Lakers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
In Asia, central-bank decisions and key economic data will take center stage as investors assess the region’s policy outlook amid persistent global inflation concerns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
IonQ is set to host its investor day on Sept. 8, and its acquisition of SkyWater Technology will likely take center stage.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
This past June, Mr. Threadgill stood center stage flanked by pianist Vijay Iyer and drummer Dafnis Prieto at Manhattan’s Jazz Gallery, where these three first played as a trio 15 years ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
At a memorial service in Carnegie Hall, attended by two thousand admirers, a silent piano stood at center stage, flanked by flowers.
From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman
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