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[kon-tekst] / ˈkɒn tɛkst /


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They helped to talk her down, putting her fight-or-flight instincts into context.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

What does that mean, specifically within the context of reasonable doubt?

From Slate Sep. 4, 2026

He said the current diesel spike is not exceptionally high when put in the context of inflation-adjusted averages over the last two decades.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

“But in the context of the current environment, where generational strength in enterprise infrastructure spend is driving material beat and raises at peers, tonight’s results underwhelmed,” the analysts write.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

Although there is discussion over whether improvisation skills can be taught, there are some basic steps that allow children a safe, secure context in which to experiment with improvisation.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

Wildfire risk depends on how landscapes are managed as well as on the ecological and social contexts.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

Kering is targeting a return to growth and improved margins this year, but noted that geopolitical and economic contexts remain uncertain.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

They were able to exploit a new database that extends back to 1799, and which I have written about before in other contexts.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

"But having said that, we know that pressure waves are a well-established cause of brain injury, both short and long-term in other contexts."

From BBC Jun. 27, 2026

I hope other scholars and advocates will pick up where the book leaves off and develop the critique more fully or apply the themes sketched here to other groups and other contexts.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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