backdrop
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As he faces jail, it's clear that the behaviour that formed the backdrop to Brand's prosecution is the same behaviour that helped elevate him in the first place.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
Papa John’s has been working to turn around its business, as sales have been pressured by a softer consumer backdrop and a flood of deals from fast-food rivals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Shares of Advanced Micro Devices were climbing in extended trading Tuesday as investors were encouraged by the company’s third-quarter earnings results — especially against a tough recent trading backdrop for artificial-intelligence-related companies.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
"Now envision chandeliers all over the ceiling," the former real estate magnate sighed, speaking against a backdrop of a huge American flag.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
I finally fall asleep and dream of the Greek Titans in my school lesson, battling to a backdrop of thundering bass in "Da qual tremore insolito" from Don Giovanni.
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
Protests have continued off and on, and densely-populated Haredi areas are often the backdrops for confrontation with the security forces.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
The fan art features moody Ivy League backdrops with bunny ears, heavy tomes, blood-red candles and saccharine doll-like fashion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
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
Photographic blowups of Fischer and Spassky adorned the windows of almost every shop, with black-and-white checkered displays serving as backdrops for huge papier-mâché chess pieces.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
“It’s the corner of the business with momentum tailwinds, backdropped by AI’s insatiable appetite for energy.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2025
In the video, she stood on the course, backdropped by a boulder and dense fog, and said the ski area needed three things to happen for the race to be run as planned.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 3, 2024
He usually retained the sinister qualities from Yang’s images — sometimes backdropped by a nuclear explosion or a horde of zombies.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 26, 2023
Phil Manzanera, the 71-year-old guitarist for art-rock pioneers Roxy Music, is leaning into a computer camera backdropped by a nondescript hotel room.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 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
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