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spotlight

[spot-lahyt] / ˈspɒtˌlaɪt /




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He said that she never really had a chance to establish an identity outside of skiing because she was such a phenom, and so squarely in the public spotlight.

From Los Angeles Times

Elizabeth II had to adapt to a world in which the British crown and its wearer were never out of the spotlight.

From The Wall Street Journal

China’s first inflation prints of the year are in the spotlight on Wednesday, which will show if the modest improvements seen toward the end of 2025 have held up.

From The Wall Street Journal

Health screenings, weight-loss meds and better-for-you beverages will take center stage in Super Bowl commercials Sunday, commanding a spotlight once dominated by beer and junk food.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 22-year-old pop star attended Western Canada High School in Calgary, and first came into the spotlight as a contestant on the American TV show So You Think You Can Dance before pivoting to music.

From BBC