in the background
Example Sentences
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Nattering in the background are broadcasts about the impending threat of global war at the hands of the United States, Russia and North Korea.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Neither its inquiry into our place in the universe nor its many references, in the background, to a North Korean incident that has kicked off World War III generates much dramatic voltage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The film revels in languid establishing shots of the Santa Clara Valley, with the hilly Diablo Range in the background.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
During one particularly active stretch last weekend, one post showed Trump riding horseback beside George Washington, next to a race car, with the White House in the background.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
“Oh, don’t you start, Moss,” she said as Shamika howled with laughter in the background.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
