backdrop
Example Sentences
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The backdrop reflected the magnitude of the occasion, but not necessarily any tension.
From BBC
Up in Bormio and Cortina, alpine skiing has found a postcard backdrop of actual Alps.
Against this backdrop, a debate is gathering pace.
From BBC
The bullish bond backdrop was further bolstered by economic data, notably a smaller-than-expected rise of 0.2% in the consumer price index for January—the smallest increase since July.
From Barron's
The bullish bond backdrop was further bolstered by economic data, notably a smaller-than-expected rise of 0.2% in the consumer price index for January—the smallest increase since July.
From Barron's
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