center stage
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The new format, expanding team participation from 32 to 48, has brought to center stage smaller, underdog countries that have outperformed expectations, produced unexpected heroes and warmed our collective hearts.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
Culture Clash will take center stage on June 27 at Grand Performances, in partnership with De Los.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
For the former property tycoon and reality TV star, taking center stage is in his blood.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Erika Kirk was standing center stage in a hotel ballroom, explaining the difference between earthly pleasures and heavenly joy, when a heckler interrupted her remarks to shout incendiaries at her.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
My feet push me past those haters, toward the microphone, and plant themselves center stage.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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