centerpiece

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“Beef remains the centerpiece of the grill heading into Independence Day, but consumers are facing noticeably higher prices than a year ago,” said Brian Earnest, lead economist for animal proteins with agricultural lender CoBank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

The United States has made counter-drone operations a centerpiece of its efforts to secure the 48-team tournament, which it is co-hosting with neighboring Mexico and Canada, dedicating several hundred million dollars to the effort.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Soft pieces of bread are drenched in a buttery mixture of Dijon mustard, brown sugar and Worcestershire before being baked into a golden, shareable centerpiece.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

Dylan Kendall, a longtime cat rescuer and advocate, made her background in animal welfare a centerpiece in her unsuccessful bid against Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

The centerpiece was the Grand Court, which everyone had begun calling the Court of Honor.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson