backdrop
Example Sentences
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The events of the past 10 days show how dramatically the backdrop can change.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
His background as an expert on South America adds color and authenticity to his narrative, offering rich descriptions of the land, flora and fauna of the Peruvian-Chilean coastline and highlands as backdrop to Miller’s adventures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
While these tariffs could be watered down given the backdrop of elevated energy prices, Tedford says he expects the Section 301 tariffs to be imposed in some form or another this summer.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
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
It’s way more nerve-wracking for gymnasts to perform our death-defying routines against a backdrop of silence.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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