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[kon-tekst] / ˈkɒn tɛkst /


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River can be a good thing, social media algorithms can flatten the context around the waterway, particularly when it comes to demographic changes in nearby neighborhoods.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

Relying on a trailer would be a disservice to your soul, not to mention that watching it would spoil a couple of key comedic bits and cameos that are best seen within their intended context.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

In that context, the Book of Genesis does something audacious.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

Her Netflix series adheres to them while adding historical context.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

The context helped, but more than that, the word was at one with its meaning, and was almost onomatopoeic.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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

The partnership is part of the Visa Intelligence Commerce initiative, a push to build secure payment capabilities in AI contexts.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 10, 2026

Over the last century, familiar words such as “time,” “exist” and “timeless” have been repurposed in technical contexts without examining what baggage they carry from everyday speech.

From Science Daily Jun. 8, 2026

Every year brings new versions and contexts, each one extending the song’s reach.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

Since what is often at stake in moral choices is confidence that one has got the facts right, the term was extended to other contexts in which people make judgements about questions of fact.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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