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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The Braves and Phillies will take center stage in primetime Thursday. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Loomis’ agricultural past will take center stage Saturday as the historic Blue Goose Fruit Shed opens its doors for the 2026 Fruit Shed Festival, a daylong celebration of local makers, food, entertainment and community life. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Jenner let the vintage dress take center stage, accessorizing with just a pair of black pointy-toe flats. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026 Live artistry will take center stage at Cosmo Onstage, bringing together three international beauty icons, each representing a distinctive expression of contemporary makeup artistry. — Advertorial, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 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 6 Oct. 2026.

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