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as in hub
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
a stretch of coastline that has long been the area's center of tourism
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as in to consolidate
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
centered administrative duties under the command of a single person
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as in to focus
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
the students centered their attention on final exams
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Recent Examples of center
Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
At the center of the story are Phil (Timothy Spall) and Penny (Lesley Manville), a weary, unmarried couple burdened by their lack of love for each other and their crumbling household.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
Simon Perry, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The 1997 slasher film centered on a group of young adults who accidentally murder somebody, then cover it up and form a pact to never tell anyone about it.
—Bryan Antunez, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Arenas, Davis, Hill and Lennix all appeared in the world premiere of Purpose at Steppenwolf in March 2024, during which time critics compared the family at the center of the play to the Jesse Jackson family.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
At the center of the story are Phil (Timothy Spall) and Penny (Lesley Manville), a weary, unmarried couple burdened by their lack of love for each other and their crumbling household.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
On their return, talk at the palace quickly centered on the coronations and the King explained the difference between the heavy 5lb.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The 1997 slasher film centered on a group of young adults who accidentally murder somebody, then cover it up and form a pact to never tell anyone about it.
—Bryan Antunez, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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Partnering with community hubs, like museums, can also broaden exposure to diverse career options in an engaging environment.Khaitsa Wasiyo, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Downtown San Francisco, especially in the vicinity of its Union Square shopping hub, remains in the doldrums years after other cities recovered from Covid-era lockdowns.Marc Joffe, National Review, 12 Dec. 2024
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On 2nd-and-8 from the Texas 12-yard line, Stockton took off from the pocket and burst through the middle of the Longhorns defense for a first down.Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement McConkey’s relatively slight, 6-foot, 185-pound frame, combined with his role that often puts him in position to absorb big tackles while crossing the middle of the field has made his long-term durability a concern.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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The bridge raids complicated, but ultimately did not prevent, the Russians’ effort to consolidate their defenses south of the Seym.David Axe, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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That's because the double consolidation loophole, which allows a parent with more than one loan to consolidate them twice, is likely disappearing next year.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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One division will focus on legacy cable TV while the other will focus on studios and streaming.JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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However, in an interview with CNN Sport, the co-founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET) suggested that the media should do a better job of promoting all the leagues’ players, rather than focusing on Clark’s exploits.Johannes Sasay-Wada and Amanda Davies, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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On December 10, Russia launched a ballistic missile strike on a private medical facility in the southeastern regional capital, killing at least 11 people and wounding more than 20 others.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The main insurgent force, Hayat Tahrir al Sham, has been working to establish security and start a political transition after seizing the capital early Sunday.Albert Aji and Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Among the issues to watch: · Will Trump replace Werfel in the midst of tax filing season? · Will the White House move political loyalists into key IRS posts, including enforcement, and how quickly?Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Although the two are in the midst of a divorce and recently welcomed a newborn baby girl, they have still been spotted out multiple times in the same spaces.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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More time spent on social media means less time is being spent learning, concentrating and focusing on academic excellence.Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Like many democracies, France is grappling with immigration, globalization, electoral polarization, and a changing media landscape that concentrates power in the hands of billionaires.Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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The arena is nearing the end of a $42 million project aimed at leaning into the arena’s growing presence as an Arizona music mecca and entertainment destination.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Pink was founded as Thomas Pink in 1984 by three Irish brothers — James, Peter and John Mullen — in the go-go years as London was becoming a financial market mecca under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.Samantha Conti, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Center.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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