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backdrop

[bak-drop] / ˈbækˌdrɒp /
NOUN
setting for something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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Chewy cut its full-year net sales forecast to $13.4 billion-$13.55 billion from $13.6 billion-$13.75 billion, citing a dynamic consumer backdrop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Against such a backdrop, enters Warsh, who sees the advent of artificial intelligence as a solution to inflation.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Against this backdrop as a Somalian national, Artan's position has long been in the making.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Against this backdrop, he said, “a further headwind in the form of higher interest rates to exacerbate the Iran war damage” is the last thing the eurozone needs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Petey, unable to resist, stepped from behind the backdrop, hoping to snatch his letter unseen.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles




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