limelight
Example Sentences
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Vance has publicly backed the conflict but has kept out of the limelight.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Mueller, who routinely shunned the limelight throughout his law-enforcement career, largely vanished from public view after his departure from the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 2013.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026
His signature artworks often appear without warning, sparking global conversation, but the culprit quietly dodges the limelight.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Such opportunities are rare, and typically occur far from Wall Street and out of the limelight.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026
For security reasons, she knew she had to stay out of the limelight.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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