spotlight

Example Sentences

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Concerns about potential losses grew this year when new artificial-intelligence models put software companies that borrowed from private-credit funds under the spotlight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

“We believe the Holy Father will shine a spotlight on the good works of the Church, including our work helping communities live together in peace, improve healthcare, and increase education, justice and peace.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Other acts in the spotlight Saturday include Nine Inch Noize, the collaboration between legendary industrial band Nine Inch Nails and German producer Boys Noize, who also have an album on the way.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

The upheaval has created an opening for lesser-known contenders to gain traction just as voters are beginning to turn their attention to the race — a spotlight now intensified by the controversy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Outside, I kept expecting to hear a cop’s siren wailing away in the distance, racing toward us, flipping on its spotlight and calling for us to “Freeze!” over their loudspeaker.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña