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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The increase in excitement surrounding the series is shown in the plans for the 2025 season opener scheduled to take place at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where Kahne and his team will take center stage. —

Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024 The wine’s subtle sweetness and buttery roundness will play nicely with the sugar, butter, and vanilla that take center stage in these classic Christmas cookies, Popescu says. —

Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2024 Sustainability continued to take center stage, with eco-friendly materials and waste-reduction initiatives becoming standard. —

Mohammed Alzain, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 Here, Mars inspires the desire to express yourself with courage and confidence and take center stage with an open heart. —

Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for take center stage

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