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centre stage

British  

noun

  1. the centre point on a stage

  2. the main focus of attention

"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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Already, though, Seine appears to be taking centre stage.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

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

The video for Siir Siir is shot in the streets of Morocco, which Fatehi says reflects how football evolves from kids playing in their neighborhoods to taking centre stage at huge arenas around the world.

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026

There was a small table centre stage with a chair behind it.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl

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