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Bruce Springsteen’s “Atlantic City” blared in the background.
From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2026
But he also said that two months into his leadership, Apple is rolling out more products at a faster clip — something that could be a priority for Ternus, given his background as an engineer.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 1, 2026
The church steeple and trees in the background were meant to signify village life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Instead, I tune into my rhythmic footsteps and the medley of background noise from squawking birds, yapping passersby and whooshing traffic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
They had to, because in the background the TV was always blaring.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
The NBA began racial integration in 1950 and increasingly drew talent from a wider range of backgrounds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
We met with first-timers and pre-dating app pros, people of various backgrounds, races, ages and body types.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
One limitation is that the study population did not include a sufficiently diverse range of ethnic backgrounds, which could affect how well the technology performs across different populations.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026
The school has around 120 students, many from modest backgrounds.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
The University of Michigan law school, like many elite US educational institutions, uses a policy of affirmative action when it comes to applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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