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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At the 2025 Summit of the Americas in Punta Cana, the DR will take center stage not as a host but as a leader in digital transformation, electronic resilience and regional innovation. Alberto Piantini, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025 The commentary and candor reflected in these conversations are an indication of the types of new narratives that can and will take center stage as female athletes begin to have more ownership and autonomy. Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025 Division series take center stage in the MLB playoff. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025 Speaking to Variety ahead of the event, festival director Kristy Matheson discussed the importance — or not — of landing world premieres, accepting that protest may take center stage and, with Tilly Norwood still causing a stir, the prospect of programming a film starring an AI creation. Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025 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 24 Oct. 2025.

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