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[kon-tekst] / ˈkɒn tɛkst /


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Readers can dig into a character's psychology, historical context, or a philosophical concept -- no separate research required.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

Even in the context of Kimi Antonelli's stellar start to the season for Mercedes, this was one of the most impressive and convincing victories of the season.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

For context, I’m a CPA and tax adviser.

From MarketWatch Jul. 25, 2026

Ms. Aviv relates the story of what happened and the cascade of sorrow, misery and estrangement that followed in a manner that, in another context, has been called the “gentle application of overwhelming force.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

For Jefferson, all specific decisions about American foreign policy occurred within the context of this overarching, indeed almost cosmic, pattern.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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

"I think one problem is that people are overgeneralising it and using it in contexts where it might not be the best framework to explain our behaviour," he says.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

"We are planning on further extending the experimental methods to delve deeper into different systems on our planet in different contexts, the possibilities are, quite literally, out of this world," says Noto.

From Science Daily Jul. 9, 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

Ernest Lawrence was being mentioned in quarters and in contexts that only a year or two earlier would have been unimaginable.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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