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Faith, family, and national identity — long central themes — have moved from the background to the foreground.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026
Think of it like a credit checking agency: they might delve into your financial background, but it's the bank that decides in the end if you get the loan.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Unlike typical TV shows, “The Pitt” requires many background actors to stick around for multiple episodes to maintain visual continuity in its real-time format.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
"Against this background, it is justifiable to allow this attempt, and I thank the initiative for it."
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
All were found to be fraudulent—tricks of costuming, light, accomplices, secret tools, background research, and lots of practice.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Close Reading: The Art and Craft of Rhetorical Analysis (Chapter 2)
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