the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
postponement; deferment; extension (of time)
front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
to drag down; to pull down; to force out (of power, office, role, etc.)
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
one's turn; one's shift; one's turn on stage; screen time; screentime