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spotlight

[spot-lahyt] / ˈspɒtˌlaɪt /




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A drone hovering overhead shines a spotlight on a human below.

From The Wall Street Journal

Described as low maintenance and humble, he has been at the heart of Villa's recent success but deserves the spotlight himself.

From BBC

Abel is stepping into the spotlight at an age many Americans are considering retirement.

From The Wall Street Journal

How does your experience of coming out as a young adult under the spotlight parallel the fears Will feels in this fictional world populated by monsters?

From Los Angeles Times

Even precious metals were in the spotlight, with gold and silver funds among the most-talked-about tickers.

From The Wall Street Journal