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as in drama
the public performance of plays
drawn to the stage as a career
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as in to present
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
staged the full body of Shakespeare's plays in the course of a year
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Recent Examples of stage
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Both teams are dangerous and could make runs, but getting past their first opponents in the next stage will be a daunting task.
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Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Carol Cain,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The Loud Fridge Theatre Group production is being staged at Moxie Theatre in Rolando.
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David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
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A little more than an hour before his post-match press conference in the bowels of SoFi Stadium, Pochettino watched his USA team give up a last-second goal to Turkey that ensured a 3-2 defeat in this final match of the group stage.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Both teams are dangerous and could make runs, but getting past their first opponents in the next stage will be a daunting task.
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Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Verb
Carroll has been staging shows in Metro Detroit for several years.
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Carol Cain,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The Loud Fridge Theatre Group production is being staged at Moxie Theatre in Rolando.
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David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stage
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At one point during his speech, Russert left the podium to pour a glass of water.
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Jorgenson owns a pair of podium finishes at the Tour de France, scoring a second place in 2024 and a third in 2023.
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Michael Di Poppo was deemed able-bodied by New York City, despite being a double-leg amputee.
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Earlier this spring, the media mogul stepped out in New York City wearing the Crocs Soho Y-Strap Sandals, a platform style that delivers the leg-lengthening effect of heels without the usual discomfort.
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Throughout the night, sentimental videos from different chapters of Jackson's career played on the screens by the stage, along with messages from stars not in attendance like country singers Keith Urban, Zac Brown and Kenny Chesney as well as NASCAR drivers Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr.
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And the best story at the 2026 World Cup will add another chapter as Algeria continues to train in Lawrence.
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The drama surrounding the Kennedy Center – beyond the performances staged inside – began after Congress approved $258 million to renovate the building.
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Their drama is already stale, and between Nathan’s touchiness and Joe’s mistreatment of women, their fight over who is a better guy, a better seaman, a better worker, a better boyfriend is disengaging at best and aggravating at worst.
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Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
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Therefore, an in-office start is presented as the optimal strategy for new grads to gain an edge, build trust, and accelerate their professional development.
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Gonzales ran with a platform decisively to the left, supporting Medicare-for-all, raising the minimum wage and cracking down on junk fees.
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Style it with platform sandals or chunky heels, or go casual with a pair of white sneakers.
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On the roof, beehives provide the hotel's honey and in the basement, guests can enjoy laps in a chlorine-free swimming pool.
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The exterior is clad in horizontal lap siding and topped by a black standing-seam metal roof.
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Germany has gone through several such phases since the end of the Third Reich.
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Mars moving into Gemini kicks you out of the hibernation phase and into full throttle action.
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“Stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stage. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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