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center stage

[sen-ter stayj] / ˈsɛn tər ˈsteɪdʒ /


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The U.S. midterm elections will likely take center stage in the week, while the latest monthly U.S. jobs data could give clues on how soon the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates again.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Meanwhile, questions about her credentials took center stage, as she identified herself as a lawyer but in fact had never passed the bar exam.

From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026

Then wavering confidence in the AI trade took center stage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Steps lead down into the spacious living area, where some of the apartment’s most striking prewar features take center stage, including regal archways, a stately fireplace, and a row of arched leaded-glass windows.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

My feet push me past those haters, toward the microphone, and plant themselves center stage.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles


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