backgrounds

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The unusual nickname reflects the backgrounds of the researchers involved.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

“We see the shape of hiring changing some of these skills and backgrounds, but at the same time, we don’t see it dislocating the need for having great individuals with deep, critical-thinking skills,” Narayan said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

His leads, he said, come with contrasting backgrounds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

McAvoy also discussed his new film California Schemin', describing the project as "extremely exciting'" as it enabled him to show underrepresented groups and people from lower income backgrounds on screen.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Mrs. Vaughan knew that our educational backgrounds and skills matched what that engineer’s department was looking for.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson