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centre stage

British  

noun

  1. the centre point on a stage

  2. the main focus of attention

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However, entertainment reporter Jonathan Sim says Galaxy pulls things back, which allows composer Brian Tyler's "excellent musical score" to take centre stage.

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Xosei added that while it was "encouraging to see African nations taking centre stage in these discussions", she highlighted the importance of grassroots action.

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The Premier League is on a break for almost three weeks as international football takes centre stage.

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One of the standout issues of our time, the cost of living, is catapulted centre stage yet again, with every prospect of grim consequences for many.

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The female skiers take centre stage in Cortina with two giant slalom runs starting at 08:00, with the visually impaired division followed by the standing and seated skiers.

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