backdrop

Set against the backdrop of our modern culture, where we’re filming everything but listening to no one, McElwee finds himself trapped in irony’s clutches.

From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026

“That backdrop meant investors priced in more Federal Reserve rate hikes, and speculation even returned about a potential rate hike next week.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

Pockets opened up when the rally expanded beyond tech, signaling an economic backdrop and a healthier bull market that could last longer.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026

This is the backdrop to comments from Steve Reed, the former communities secretary and doughty defender of Sir Keir at some of his moments of most intense peril.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

“It’s the backdrop in the room, an old set piece from Di Shturem....”

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

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

That difference shows up clearly when comparing the pre-inflation backdrops.

From Barron's ● May 27, 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

To add to the confusion, there were all the new properties and painted backdrops our hired men had constructed.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood

“It’s the corner of the business with momentum tailwinds, backdropped by AI’s insatiable appetite for energy.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2025

Under a blanket of low-lying clouds, backdropped by the imposing pinnacle of Mount Verstovia, the concept for Windward hit her: A perfectly cooked meal in a pristine natural setting is restorative, even transformative.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 4, 2023

By the time about 20 minutes later when the sound managed to grow a notch more, it backdropped the clinching of Morocco’s cherished 2-0 win over favored Belgium, FIFA’s second-ranked team.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 27, 2022

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

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