background music

Example Sentences

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The tariffs have largely been background music as investors weigh the artificial-intelligence build-out and inflation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

This is part of the background music in America: Americans who aren’t unemployed and do have a house are afraid that in the next few years they could lose their job, their security.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

Included in Russia’s newly privatized health care system were private clinics for the ultra-wealthy offering hotel-like amenities, including private rooms, tea and soft background music.

From Salon • Dec. 3, 2025

For years, he had her toss the discus in practice to the background music of the Blue Danube Waltz.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2024

He paused the tape, like he didn't want to waste this song as background music.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell