front-page news
Example Sentences
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In 1958, when the star Maria Callas stopped partway through performing “Norma” in Rome and refused to finish the show, it was front-page news; the police were called in to keep the peace.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
"This will be front-page news in a lot of countries and a lot of publications in Italy," said the former Canada captain.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
In Perth they were pictured on golf courses and at an aquarium, then in Brisbane they were front-page news for not wearing helmets when riding e-scooters.
From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025
That’s basically Riley’s job now, to return USC’s profile to where the next quarterback controversy is front-page news.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2025
It was front-page news all over the country.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
