on the stage

phrase

: in or into the acting profession
went on the stage at age 15

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Workers had placed tarps on the stage, which was shaped like a massive arrow, to collect the storm. Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2026 Unfortunately, the sound system problems that began during the Romantics set (and would actually continue during Toto’s performance) hit their height of annoyance while Cross was on the stage. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026 The Pole accelerated on the stage’s fourth ascent of the Col d’Eze, but couldn’t open a gap. Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026 There were five strobing disco balls stationed around the arena, two in the back and three on the stage. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the stage

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“On the stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20stage. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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