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[kon-tekst] / ˈkɒn tɛkst /


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But at least in the modern context, it’s not wrong.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

“A native TV app tells you the device type, session length, IP address, and even the context of what was watched before and after. Casting gives them none of that.”

From Slate • May 3, 2026

In the context of international conflict, there's been renewed debate about more oil and gas extraction from the North Sea.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

In another context, the size, style and theme of Ms. Kiwanga’s work would make it bewitching.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

There wasn’t a context he could imagine where Njemile’s moms would be uncomfortable with Moss talking about a guy who flirted with him; Wanda had long ago been accepting of him being gay.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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