backdrop
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The sound combined with lasers and immersive backdrop visuals of scenes from the films elevated the show experience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
And if a further rally pushes the indicator into its “optimism” zone, that reversal could create a more supportive backdrop than the seasonal weakness, the NDR strategists noted.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
Against that backdrop, it would have been very surprising indeed if the replacement of the deeply unpopular Sir Keir by the relatively popular Burnham had not given Labour a short-term boost.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
The Reserve Bank of India will deliver its closely-watched monetary policy decision on Wednesday, as the central bank grapples with inflationary risks against the backdrop of economic uncertainties for growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
The landing capsule was still in the planning stages, but there was a lot of backdrop to be painted: midnight blue with silver stars and Earth glowing in the distance.
From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead
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Hilton said he did a lot of his production work outside, as there are a variety of luxurious backdrops ideal for his commentary.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
The ground is situated in the city's downtown and once you are inside it, it has one of the best backdrops I've experienced in football.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
The nonprofit has considered soliciting sponsorships that would allow car companies to showcase vehicles with backdrops and raised platforms, though Barnes said the group may not pursue the event.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
Fuelled by social media, some of the city's most famous landmarks are being used as backdrops for the lavish "American-style" proposals.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
Generose pressed Play on the VCR, and the screen came to life with the blurry images of a Catholic choir from Congo, singing hymns outdoors against changing backdrops of mountains and green forests.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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“It’s the corner of the business with momentum tailwinds, backdropped by AI’s insatiable appetite for energy.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2025
In the video, she stood on the course, backdropped by a boulder and dense fog, and said the ski area needed three things to happen for the race to be run as planned.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 3, 2024
He usually retained the sinister qualities from Yang’s images — sometimes backdropped by a nuclear explosion or a horde of zombies.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 26, 2023
In Early August, my partner and I were awakened by a loud alarm on his phone: “Earthquake alert, earthquake alert,” the phone warned with escalating intensity, backdropped by a soundtrack of fake sirens.
From Slate ● Sep. 3, 2022
Jam looked at her reflection, backdropped by the creature, then wiped her hands over her face.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
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Frank tapped L.A. painter Jessalyn Brooks to paint a colorful mural on the cinderblock wall backdropping the pool.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2024
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