backgrounds

Example Sentences

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“With derivatives on Kalshi, investors of all financial backgrounds can now access the asset class.”

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

“There are 200,000 kids in Ventura County from a huge range of backgrounds including a lot of farm worker families,” Hildreth said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Research shows we are more likely to form connections with people who have similar characteristics and backgrounds to ourselves—a tendency called homophily—and that race is its strongest predictor in America.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

Since that interview, Rai has developed into a strong role model - not just for British Asians but aspiring golfers from all backgrounds.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

She would meet with them in cafes, or speak with them by phone, asking questions about their families, their backgrounds, their favorite books and foods.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri