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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
Adam Carlson, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Family command centers are designed to streamline schedules and stuff, such as backpacks, keys, and memos.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
The case centered on how Trump accounted for reimbursing his then-personal lawyer Michael Cohen, who had made the payment to Daniels.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
An evacuation center is being staged at Westwood Recreation Center.
—Adam Carlson, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Family command centers are designed to streamline schedules and stuff, such as backpacks, keys, and memos.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
The films are centered around The Jigsaw Killer, who creates brilliantly evil traps and scenarios where victims are forced to inflict horrific pain — um, just think about that title — on themselves or poor souls who are also held captive.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
The case centered on how Trump accounted for reimbursing his then-personal lawyer Michael Cohen, who had made the payment to Daniels.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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An emerging hospitality hub Located at 503 Bryan Ave., near South Main Street and East Pennsylvania Avenue, the Nobleman is a new entrant into Near Southside’s growing hospitality market, much of which seems to target a specific niche of travelers looking for elevated concepts.Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
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Rumours of these cheaters started a few days ago, but in the past 24 hours, multiple clips have been shared by Tarkov players to social media and community hubs showing them in action.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Look at Shorr’s photo of a trio of bridesmaids pressed together on the car’s back bench, having a drink in the middle of the afternoon, relaxing on their way to the reception.Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2025
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Dillingham sprinted and pointed them back to the middle of the field, where both teams congregated, and then approached three players sitting on the bench and did the same.Doug Haller, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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But that should not be asked of a project with such young players — Flick’s team need to consolidate themselves first.Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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The film Barbie, released in 2023 starring Margot Robbie, also featured a pair of pink Birkenstock Arizona sandals, consolidating its cool status.Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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The first half of Kate's year was spent focusing on her health after major abdominal surgery in mid-January followed by chemotherapy beginning in late-February.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Biden also established the in 2023 the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention to focus on ways to assist states and cities reduce the nation's epidemic of gun violence.Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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While Syrians in the capital looked forward to a new beginning after Assad’s ouster, the mood was more somber along Beirut’s Mediterranean promenade, where residents shared cautious hopes for the new year, reflecting on a country still reeling from war and ongoing crises.Ghaith Alsayed, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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When the game’s greatest midfielder played in the U.S. capital U.S. Soccer was even less relevant.Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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The nascent motion picture industry was in the midst of the monumental transition from silent to sound film, and traces of the effort can be glimpsed all over the public domain registry.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Walmart is in the midst of a tricky reworking, evolving from being just the brick-and-mortar giant to a much more complicated approach that includes an online marketplace, a digital advertising business and a truly omnichannel positioning.Evan Clark, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
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This helps to concentrate the flavors and produce a high-proof spirit.Emily Price, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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At Alice + Olivia spring/summer 2025, hints of shimmer were placed at the inner corners and concentrated to the middle of the lids to brighten up eyes.Rebecca Fearn, refinery29.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement My dad’s restaurant was a mecca for movie stars and politicians, bullfighters and beautiful women.Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Those two events reinforced his place on the island — widely considered the mecca and home of reggaeton — and won him an undeniable seal of approval from an audience that has high standards for the genre.Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Center.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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