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backdrop

[bak-drop] / ˈbækˌdrɒp /
NOUN
setting for something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


Example Sentences

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A five-year outlook does appear to have slipped into 1Q FY 2027, but that’s unlikely to unsettle investors given the strong gold-market backdrop, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“Enjoy stunning, unobstructed water views from your private terrace, creating the perfect backdrop for relaxation or entertaining.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

“Against this backdrop, and amid growing pressure from markets and many of you, our shareholders, key business decisions may soon become unavoidable.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

In the meantime, the focus has shifted to the strong backdrop for corporate earnings and the U.S. economy more broadly, said Scott Ladner, chief investment officer at Horizon Investments.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

When I get to the top, Hilda is posing for Angela, who is taking pictures with the miles and miles of rolling green hills as the backdrop.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya




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