catapult (something) into the spotlight

Translations
внезапно привлечь внимание к (чему-то)
The new discovery catapulted the scientist's work into the spotlight.
Новое открытие внезапно привлекло внимание к работе учёного.
Definitions
To catapult something into the spotlight means to suddenly and dramatically bring attention or prominence to a person, event, or idea, often through unexpected or impactful means.
Words
spotlight

noun
прожектор
catapult

verb
катапультировать