in the limelight
Example Sentences
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On Wednesday morning, the votes were still being counted, but Pratt looked likely to finish second—good enough for a runoff with Bass and a few more months in the limelight.
From Slate ● Jun. 3, 2026
Govan basked in the limelight nearby, shaking hands and doling out hugs and back pats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
“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 ● Feb. 25, 2026
"The way you look aesthetically and fuelling as an athlete are two conflicting ideals. That's hard for anybody in the limelight."
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2025
In my dream the moon was full but it was green, bright green—I kept thinking, We’re in the limelight!
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
