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limelight

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be in the limelight
to receive attention and interest from the public. He's been in the limelight recently, following the publication of a controversial novel.

steal the limelight

be in the limelight - to receive attention and interest from the public. The whole team played well, but Gascoigne stole the limelight (= got most attention) with two stunning goals.
See also: steal
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