take center stage
phrase
: to be in a main or very important position
The issue is expected to take center stage in the elections.
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As fireworks and Independence Day celebrations take center stage across America on July Fourth, a different kind of event — competitive eating — will unfold on Coney Island.
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Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The hair at the crown and sides is meticulously slicked back, not a flyaway in sight, creating a sleek foundation that lets the intricate braiding take center stage.
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Marci Robin,
Allure,
29 June 2026
This week, central banks take center stage in Sintra, Portugal, where the European Central Bank hosts its own version of Jackson Hole.
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Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
The movies take a backseat here as the princesses themselves take center stage.
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Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
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Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The hair at the crown and sides is meticulously slicked back, not a flyaway in sight, creating a sleek foundation that lets the intricate braiding take center stage.
—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
29 June 2026
This week, central banks take center stage in Sintra, Portugal, where the European Central Bank hosts its own version of Jackson Hole.
—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
The movies take a backseat here as the princesses themselves take center stage.
—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for take center stage
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“Take center stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20center%20stage. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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