With Europe's economic crisis dominating the backroom discussions, and often taking center stage in the cavernous Conference Center, captains of industry, titans of finance and top academics found themselves forced to grapple with unusual feelings of impotence.
The circus was invented in the 1760s by a British cavalry officer, Philip Astley, who started with trick riding, moved on to "hippodrama" (plays in which horses took center stage) and established many of the basics of circuses, including brass-band marching tunes, a broad center ring and even the "big top" itself.
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The days of subscription-based and pay-to-play online games are numbered as free-to-play games take center stage.
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Instead, in "OMG, " center stage is given over to the workings behind the music.
An Atkins food display that once occupied center stage has been relegated to the rear.
That platform has disappeared, and brands no longer have a center stage to occupy.
This is his first chance to take center stage in a big Hollywood movie.
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Most recently, online marketing tools like websites and social media have taken center stage.
In the debate to raise the debt ceiling, cutting spending has taken center stage.
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Designer Trina Boyd created a space where Ms. Herrington's artwork could take center stage.
Story and character development took center stage, rather than popcorn special effects and set pieces.
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From a news-making perspective, NFL events would essentially take center stage for the entire year.
Orszag is accustomed to working behind-the-scenes analyzing economic data, but now finds himself at center stage.
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There was crisp action, stars (some ascendant) on center stage and huge dramatic O.
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Then, she watched as they streamed down his face on center stage before 4, 000 troops.
Finnish game studio Rovio went from relatively unknown to center stage with the Angry Birds franchise.
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She especially enjoys live concerts at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, where music always takes center stage.
Woman who are not Celebrities but who wield power from behind the scenes, not on center stage.
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Search engines and App Stores are taking the center stage for discovery and distribution of business software.
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Recent market volatility and uncertainty about the prospects of the dollar have pushed commodities to center stage.
They cheered as his golden casket was wheeled out to a brightly lit spot below center stage.
Taking center stage in the lighting ceremony was Greek actress Ino Menegaki as the traditional high priestess.
The campaign was deployed in the run-up to, and on center stage at the biggest global sporting event.
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Martinez sits center stage, and to his right is Jhair Sala, who plays the cowbell and the bongos.
More flying stunts were added and the romance between Peter Parker and Mary Jane returned to center stage.
Now those same fruits and vegetables take center stage and make up 50% of the recommended daily diet.
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The Bush tax cuts, other tax extenders and small business packages with job stimulus have taken center stage.
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Stewart Downing gave the Reds the lead in the second minute before the Uruguayan striker took center stage.
Either way, Oprah Winfrey will, for the first time in a long while, occupy center stage once again.
This year, as we look forward, we anticipate that pay for performance will continue to take center stage.
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