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
Pratt, a Republican and onetime star of MTV’s “The Hills,” grabbed much of the national spotlight, appearing on “Fox & Friends” and chatting up podcaster Joe Rogan.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
But a tiny number have chosen the spotlight.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
Ruff said she's watching the show this season as Bethlehem is thrust into the national spotlight.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
It follows us to the back of the lobby where a second spotlight shines down on a boy, fast asleep.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
Vocabulary lists containing spotlight
Theater - Introductory
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Theater - Middle School
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Theater - High School
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