Sentence examples for at a spotlight from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "at a spotlight" is not correct in standard written English.
It is typically used incorrectly; the correct expression would be "in the spotlight," which refers to being the center of attention.
Example: "After her outstanding performance, she found herself in the spotlight, receiving praise from everyone."
Alternatives: "in the limelight" or "under scrutiny".

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Winston's pattern of behavior suggests the sense of entitlement that often comes to one who receives premature fame at a spotlight sports university.

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I took my seat, the lights went down, and a wave of silence came over the crowd as a spotlight at the end of the room was turned on.

The enterprise measure is especially adept at turning a spotlight on cash-rich companies with no debt.

The results presented in this paper are representative of the analysed case-study building only, but aim at putting a spotlight to the effect that some too discretional prescriptions of the technical codes can have on the seismic assessment of existing structures.

OWS is at times a spotlight, pinpointing aspects of our culture -- political, social and economic -- where there are hidden malignancies at work.

"They went hunting at night with a spotlight and they spotted Cecil, Rodriguessaidid.

Liberal Democrat MEP Catherine Bearder, who has submitted a written question to the European Commission, said: "The shooting of Cecil the lion was tragic and cruel, but it has at least shone a spotlight on the absurdity of the current situation.

But the charity Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force said Palmer and Bronkhorst had gone out at night with a spotlight and tied a dead animal to their vehicle to lure Cecil into range.

Having a female US president would at least shine a spotlight on women's political representation and ensure that girls the world over could see that gender was no barrier to running the most powerful country in the world.

Who hasn't dreamed of lying on a sun lounger late at night under a spotlight, by what appears to be a rooftop swimming pool?

Food price protests have at times shined a spotlight on the plight of the urban poor, which is real and must be addressed.

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