take center stage
idiom
: to be in a main or very important position
The issue is expected to take center stage in the elections.
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Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In 2026, fashion’s equine fixation will take center stage, as China ushers in the Year of the Horse.
—Gemma A Williams, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
Pikachu and Eevee take center stage in the first area that visitors can explore.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Frozen lakes take center stage for popular festivals, sporting events and gatherings.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
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“Take center stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20center%20stage. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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