in the limelight
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But the Cheetahs are about to have their own moment in the limelight.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
He’s been down in the basement doing press calls like this, he explains, undoubtedly a familiar routine after so many years in the limelight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
On Wednesday morning, the votes were still being counted, but Pratt looked likely to finish second—good enough for a runoff with Bass and a few more months in the limelight.
From Slate ● Jun. 3, 2026
“My God, the Nazis knew how to put themselves in the limelight and present themselves,” said Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music in 2007.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 25, 2026
I could have told you this at the height of his reputation, just as I could have predicted his downfall after a few short years in the limelight.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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