- plural of background.
backgrounds
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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
Based in Sunnyvale, Calif., the maker of the da Vinci robotic-assisted surgical system has a 10-person board of directors with backgrounds in robotics, technology, pharma and healthcare.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Tafoya, meanwhile, was mocked by many upon her entry to the race, as former Sunday Night Football sideline reporters don’t have substantial governing backgrounds.
From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2026
Among the crowds were "French citizens of immigrant backgrounds", political scientist Pascal Perrineau told AFP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
Their mother belonged to a Women’s Communications Club—women of different backgrounds writing letters to editors and sharing optimistic ideas.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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