pride of place
Example Sentences
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Friday and Sunday evenings, Stravinsky, who reigned over the festival in the 1950s, and Schoenberg had pride of place as the two pillars of midcentury 20th century music in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
A large replica of the golden World Cup trophy boasted pride of place in the centre of Muhammad's front yard, attracting visitors from neighbouring villages.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
All of that access can feel like a balm for the ever-embattled press, a deserved return to pride of place.
From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026
Smaller pieces such as his Wooden Rocking Horse have pride of place in Wenger's home in Osogbo, a fine piece of Brazilian architecture maintained by the Adunni Olorisha Trust.
From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026
You could also tell that the people of Welch were still trying to maintain some pride of place.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
