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spotlight cast vs spotlight shine

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings and contexts. 'Spotlight cast' refers to the group of actors in a movie or play, while 'spotlight shine' refers to the light from a spotlight illuminating something. They are not directly comparable as they convey different ideas.

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spotlight cast

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to the group of actors in a movie or play.

This phrase is used to describe the actors who have been chosen to play specific roles in a production that is being highlighted or focused on.

Examples:

The spotlight cast of the new movie includes some well-known actors.
The spotlight cast of the play delivered outstanding performances.
She is part of the spotlight cast for the upcoming TV series.

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The accusations you made about Ian have cast a bright spotlight on all of you.
Recent revelations that Riordan was not only a United States Marine, but a hero in the Iraq War, has cast an even wider spotlight on a fighter who seems to have come out of nowhere.
The agreement that will be discussed and, we hope, ratified by the European Council on 15 October will cast the political spotlight on the importance of readmission agreements in the fight against illegal immigration.

Alternatives:

cast in the spotlight
featured cast
main cast
lead actors
ensemble cast

spotlight shine

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to the light from a spotlight illuminating something.

This phrase is used to describe the action of a spotlight projecting light onto a specific area or object, highlighting it.

Examples:

The spotlight shone on the lead singer as she performed.
The spotlight shone brightly on the stage during the concert.
The spotlight shone on the trophy as it was presented to the winner.

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When the time comes, my rhyme comes, when my spotlight shines...
We could use it to buy a spotlight to shine on my owl.
So we agreed to tell a story that would shine the spotlight somewhere else.
So we agreed to tell a story that would shine the spotlight somewhere else.
I can shine a spotlight on the unusual activities taking place up here.
Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, so the spotlight finally shines on the hypocrisy that reigns in the area of international trade on this planet, the dialogue between the cheats, the liars and the thieves.
It's not enough to go and shine a spotlight on Witham Foods, you have to funnel every penny raised back into your own pocket?
The next time I hear you mumble some little passive-aggressive aside, I'll look into your heart, pick out your insecurity, and shine a spotlight on it for the remainder of your days.
But everybody deserves their moment in the spotlight, you know, to shine.
He seized his chance to terrify the world, shine one glorious spotlight on the dangers of planting the same seed in fields all over the globe.

Alternatives:

spotlight illuminate
spotlight beam
spotlight focus
spotlight highlight
spotlight direct

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