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as in hub
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
a stretch of coastline that has long been the area's center of tourism
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as in to consolidate
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
centered administrative duties under the command of a single person
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as in to focus
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
the students centered their attention on final exams
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Recent Examples of center
Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
At the center of the story are Phil (Timothy Spall) and Penny (Lesley Manville), a weary, unmarried couple burdened by their lack of love for each other and their crumbling household.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
Simon Perry, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The 1997 slasher film centered on a group of young adults who accidentally murder somebody, then cover it up and form a pact to never tell anyone about it.
—Bryan Antunez, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Arenas, Davis, Hill and Lennix all appeared in the world premiere of Purpose at Steppenwolf in March 2024, during which time critics compared the family at the center of the play to the Jesse Jackson family.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
At the center of the story are Phil (Timothy Spall) and Penny (Lesley Manville), a weary, unmarried couple burdened by their lack of love for each other and their crumbling household.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
On their return, talk at the palace quickly centered on the coronations and the King explained the difference between the heavy 5lb.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The 1997 slasher film centered on a group of young adults who accidentally murder somebody, then cover it up and form a pact to never tell anyone about it.
—Bryan Antunez, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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Partnering with community hubs, like museums, can also broaden exposure to diverse career options in an engaging environment.Khaitsa Wasiyo, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Their new prize, organized under the banner of the Freshly Ground Stories hub launched by Abidi earlier this year, was among around 30 collateral prizes meted out to the 31 projects showcased in the festival’s Red Sea Souk’s project market.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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On 2nd-and-8 from the Texas 12-yard line, Stockton took off from the pocket and burst through the middle of the Longhorns defense for a first down.Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Rams have been no better than a middle of the pack team and have weaknesses the Bills can exploit.Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
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For example, a gig worker dashboard integrated into banking apps could consolidate multiple income sources (e.g., Uber, DoorDash) for an easy overview of cash flow.Ron Shevlin, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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The industry consolidated around platformers — the few companies like Microsoft and Sony that own the platforms that games are played on — instead of the many publishers that produce games.Dylan Shulman, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
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The movie is constructed like a visual scrap quilt made in a meticulous and orderly fashion, sometimes focusing on Elwood's life in the '60s and other times flashing forward to the near-present day.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Brighter Days Community Initiative, announced in June by the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida, is the first in the area to focus solely on teenagers and young adults ages 16 to 24.Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The main insurgent force, Hayat Tahrir al Sham, has been working to establish security and start a political transition after seizing the capital early Sunday.Albert Aji and Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Four of the six adult Mekong giant catfish were in the Mekong River and the other two were in the Tonle Sap River near Phnom Penh, the capital.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Bristol-Myers is in the midst of a transition under the leadership of CEO Chris Boerner.Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
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Another stock position is up $5,000 but the company is in the midst of a merger that will be consummated in January.William Baldwin, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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More time spent on social media means less time is being spent learning, concentrating and focusing on academic excellence.Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Like many democracies, France is grappling with immigration, globalization, electoral polarization, and a changing media landscape that concentrates power in the hands of billionaires.Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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Now in its 30th year (and celebrating the 25th anniversary of the ground-breaking companion cookbook), the Five-Star French Laundry still shines as a culinary mecca.Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Sundance is a mecca for film nerds—and experienced skiers.Scott Bay, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Center.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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