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backdrop

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


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Though this ODI series has been low-key in the backdrop of England's T20 World Cup preparations, it has marked the beginning of a new era of batting in the longer format.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

This risk and momentum combination makes “the current backdrop exceptional,” Goldman said.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Against this inflationary backdrop, Komal Sri-Kumar, head of a global strategies firm bearing his name, says the Fed ought to be considering an increase in its fed-funds target.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

In the U.K., results have improved despite the challenging economic backdrop, with resilient demand for luxury watches and jewelry, the CEO said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Once again Dicey was surprised to see the backdrop of water that lay at its foot.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt




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