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'to be in the limelight' is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe the situation of someone who is receiving attention, usually from a large group of people, such as a celebrity or public figure. For example, "Katie's new movie has put her in the limelight and she's been receiving lots of attention from the media."
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In the limelight.
When you are in the limelight, you are at the center of attention.
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"People like to be in the limelight.
"He liked to be in the limelight, you know".
"They didn't have a desire to be in the limelight".
"We're not activists that need to be in the limelight," Tahanie said.
You see, you have so many talented white brothers who deserve to be in the limelight.
"He's like Cristiano Ronaldo, he likes to be in the limelight".
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Some states -- California, New York, certainly Florida -- are accustomed to being in the limelight, but it doesn't sit easy with us.
He took her to England with him when he was minister to Great Britain, where she became accustomed to being in the limelight.
She and George don't get along well at all! George is used to being in the limelight and now Henry's come along and taken her spot with ridiculous fibs and story's!
It has been suggested that the Giants' drafting process leads the team to select what some might call safe picks from big football schools, that the team's celebrated psychological testing possibly favors the more polished players from programs accustomed to being in the limelight.
I am used to being in the limelight, being always in front of thousands and millions of people.
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