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spotlight

[spot-lahyt] / ˈspɒtˌlaɪt /




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At times, Day said the inherent impermanence of the spotlight gets to her.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Loans to software companies thought to be vulnerable to disruption from artificial-intelligence technology are under an intense spotlight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

That doesn’t account for the investment frenzy that is expected to come with SpaceX’s initial public offering, loosely slated for this summer, which experts say will further put a spotlight on the space sector.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

One resident told the BBC last month the town had been "ruined" by the media spotlight.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The little taxi rocked on tall waves, and the boys were temporarily blinded by a Gold spotlight shining through the raindrops.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat