to be the main focus of attention
быть в центре внимания (byt' v tsentře vnimaniya)
"The issue of climate change took center stage at the conference."
"Вопрос изменения климата стал центральной темой на конференции." (Vopros izmeneniya klimata stal tsentral'noy temoy na konferentsii.)
very close to death
to connect or coordinate with something else
to increase one’s knowledge or experience
A period when the economy declines or slows down.
to be an example that others should imitate
a state of complete freedom or lack of pressure