on the stage

phrase

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

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As the bartender quieted whatever terrible hair-metal mixtape had been playing over the house PA, and the lights glowed red on the stage, Ryan was trying to create the illusion of a behind-the-curtain, big-stage, rock star entrance. Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026 The right staffing choice depends on the stage of the business and the nature of the work. Nikola Kiridzic, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Treatment options can include surgery, radiation, hormone therapy, chemotherapy and other approaches depending on the stage and characteristics of the cancer. Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 During the musical’s famous nude scene, de Haas stayed under a blanket on the stage. Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 5 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 14 Aug. 2026.

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