backdrop

Example Sentences

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However, it will be remembered with affection by the thousands of extras, like myself, who turned out to watch Scotland become the backdrop for one of the finest actors of his generation.

From BBC

Storey says that the result reaffirms Judo’s investment case as a high-growth challenger bank in a single product segment, operating against the backdrop of a low-growth concentrated banking sector.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Unless speculative sentiment re-emerges decisively, this backdrop is likely to keep price action contained within relatively narrow ranges over the near term.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The UK's economic growth has dampened, with a backdrop of slower hiring as businesses cut back due to higher costs.

From BBC

"We are optimistic that the economic backdrop is supportive for our key commodities."

From Barron's