take the stage

idiom

: to walk onto the stage
The band took the stage and the concert began.

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When the 2025 NorCal Cherry Blossom Queen and her court take the stage at Cupertino’s 41st annual Cherry Blossom Festival later this month, one candidate might look familiar. Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025 Laverne Cox will take the stage as host, leading a night dedicated to honoring the talent, creativity and influence of women across the industry. Cat Johnson, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025 In addition, Obama and Robinson will take the stage at SXSW in Austin on Thursday (March 13) at 1 p.m. CT to record a special episode of their new podcast live in front of an audience. Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025 Incubus is scheduled to take the stage at approximately 7:30 p.m. ET, followed by The Cult. Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for take the stage

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“Take the stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20stage. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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