How to Use center stage in a Sentence
center stage
noun- As we wrap up work on the old project, a new one moves to center stage.
- The actor stood alone at center stage.
- The issue is expected to take center stage in the elections.
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For the first time in the history of the Super Bowl, hip hop took center stage.
— Troy L. Smith, cleveland, 13 Feb. 2022 -
Allen, Garland and the city will take center stage this weekend -- a gathering of the league’s best.
— Chris Fedor, cleveland, 15 Feb. 2022 -
Snoop Dogg was part of a historic halftime show — the first time hip-hop acts took center stage at a Super Bowl.
— Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2022 -
The landscape has fueled a fierce debate now playing out at the intersection of medicine and the law – with Roberson’s case at center stage this week.
— Dakin Andone, CNN, 13 Oct. 2024 -
Finally, the question of military deterrence will take center stage.
— Richard Goldberg, National Review, 4 Mar. 2022 -
After seeing Beth take center stage on the series, This Is Us fans were overwhelmed with emotion.
— Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 23 Feb. 2022 -
With Huffman starting forward Michael Johnson out of the game with five fouls, Tinsley took center stage.
— Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 2 Mar. 2022 -
Heading back to center stage, Neil leaned back-to-back with Liam during another raucous solo, returning the large crowd to its feet.
— Jim Ryan, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024 -
At this year’s Berlin Film Festival, movies about women, for women and directed by women took center stage.
— Angelika Jansen, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Feb. 2022 -
For You in 2018, grief and mourning took center stage for the rapper born Tahj Malik Chandler.
— Mark Braboy, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2022 -
The Lakers’ problems, especially with no game action to offset any of them, took center stage and, at least externally, dominated the break.
— Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2022 -
The festival began under a cloudy sky as ticket holders trickled into the open field facing the grounds' center stage, dotted by a mix of vendors and special access seating areas around the perimeter.
— Jarrod Wardwell, Connecticut Post, 28 Sep. 2024 -
As the fight in Ukraine takes center stage at the U.N., women take to the streets in Iran.
— ABC News, 25 Sep. 2022 -
One thing that won’t take center stage this year: weight rooms.
— Rachel Bachman, WSJ, 15 Mar. 2022 -
Norton sits on a chair, center stage, flanked by Dafoe and Brody.
— Joshua Medintz, The Enquirer, 28 June 2023 -
Of course, in this unique terroir, wines take center stage.
— Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 3 May 2022 -
Poland: Żurek In Poland, a dish that takes center stage on Easter is żurek.
— Janelle Davis, CNN, 6 Apr. 2023 -
The Bad Boys star proceeded to rap the lyrics to the hit song as Balvin, 38, stood beside him center stage.
— Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024 -
Aries March 21-April 19 Get ready to step out onto center stage.
— Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2023 -
Taking center stage will be the heart and soul of the players, the coaches and the greater team rivalries.
— Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2022 -
Even amid all that, the music was center stage at Douglass Park.
— Ben Trivett Published, EW.com, 23 Sep. 2024 -
The crowd obliged, screaming loudly as Lil Durk joined Wallen center stage, trading lines on the song and waving to the crowd.
— Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 June 2023 -
Her glam is the rightful focus, with a sharp cat-eye and full pink lip taking center stage.
— Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 10 Aug. 2023 -
The voters hope the economy is center stage at the debate.
— Esther Castillejo, ABC News, 27 June 2024 -
Think outside the box -- and don't be scared to step out onto center stage to ensure that your ideas are heard.
— Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2022 -
Sorghum is a star in the mountainous regions of the South, and this pie puts the ingredient center stage.
— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2023 -
Put the houseplant on center stage for a spooky Halloween display.
— Sunset Magazine, 27 Oct. 2022
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