center stage
Americannoun
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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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And while concerns about artificial-intelligence disruption have taken center stage as of late, the firm’s core business model, which centers on massive projects for large enterprises, has faced pressure as customers’ IT spending budgets constrict.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
Even if concerns around the Fed quicky retake center stage this week, SpaceX could still have a market impact of its own.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 14, 2026
As darkness falls later in the month, summer's classic stargazing targets begin taking center stage.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
Today, the spirit and dialogue of those movies take center stage at some of the world’s biggest venues.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
Three judges in dress uniforms sat at a table center stage.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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