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spotlight

[spot-lahyt] / ˈspɒtˌlaɪt /




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The Golden Globe and Grammy nominations for the movie and its music will keep both in the spotlight in the early months of 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal

But now, U.S.-China competition is putting offshore mining back in the spotlight.

From The Wall Street Journal

This year, the pistachio finally got its moment in the spotlight, after a woman with a very specific pregnancy craving turned it into a phenomenon.

From BBC

I was looking to capture a moment that was unusual in football, where the player usually takes the spotlight.

From BBC

"When you're losing, the spotlight is always on you," said Smith.

From BBC