limelight

Example Sentences

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Wardley, meanwhile, is entirely at ease with the limelight and happy to trade lines.

From BBC

“My God, the Nazis knew how to put themselves in the limelight and present themselves,” said Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music in 2007.

From The Wall Street Journal

Having played at two of the past three major tournaments, he knows excelling at a club like United can propel anyone into the international limelight.

From BBC

“If you used it thoughtfully and had capacity, you could actually have a massive impact,” said Sherin, who urged those running for governor to “bring 5200 into the limelight and guarantee resources to counties.”

From Los Angeles Times

As for Coke and other staples, they could very well get pushed aside if tech steals the limelight once again.

From Barron's