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Common collocations with spotlight in American Collocation

spotlight noun countable

US /ˈspɑtˌlaɪt/

from a lot of people

international
national
public

We try to protect the interests of people who are thrust into the public spotlight.

in politics

political

These issues are very much under the political spotlight at the moment.

unpleasant

harsh

The government’s tax policies have recently come under a harsh spotlight.

media

The couple are sick of living in the constant media spotlight.

put the spotlight on someone

focus
put
shine
throw
turn

Once again the spotlight has been thrown on the industry and its failings.

experience the spotlight

be put under
be thrust into
come under

The party’s spending plans have recently been put under the spotlight.

share the spotlight

share

She was reluctant to let her co-stars share the spotlight with her.