spotlight
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Riding a wave of hype and capital, quantum computing was thrust back into the spotlight last month as the U.S. government made a $2 billion bet on the technology.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Katie did just that and has earned the spotlight after guiding JSerra to its first Southern Section Division 1 championship.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
With Ollie Lawrence and Max Ojomoh seemingly out of favour, Slade's form is edging him back towards the Test spotlight.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
But a tiny number have chosen the spotlight.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
He talks a bit about high school being a time of feeling things out, and after that I kinda block him out for a while because the spotlight is just so hot.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
Vocabulary lists containing spotlight
Theater - Introductory
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Theater - Middle School
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Theater - High School
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