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background

[bak-ground] / ˈbækˌgraʊnd /


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Agents like Muse run constantly in the background and can handle multiple tasks, which “has much bigger compute implications than a simple chatbot query,” he said, referring to computing power.

From MarketWatch Sep. 21, 2026

Because the light used to activate them has a different frequency from the light they emit, researchers can separate the desired signal more easily from background light generated by the sample itself.

From Science Daily Sep. 20, 2026

Three quarters of solo founders have no technical background, according to the Honghub study.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 20, 2026

The footage shows an aerial view of the bus crash with the whirl of the helicopter in the background.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

The next room was dark and quiet, save the faint sound of a horse galloping in the background.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

Good managers can come from a range of educational and professional backgrounds, which creates a large pool of potential candidates.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

"It isn't an issue at all here," Haim said, external of the different backgrounds in his squad during the 2023 Under-20 World Cup.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

He attributed this to his longtime desire to “bring people from all backgrounds and cultures together” via his music and performances.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

Populations with these characteristics have historically been underrepresented in brain imaging studies, making the research an opportunity to examine cognitive aging across a broader range of social, educational, and geographic backgrounds.

From Science Daily Sep. 14, 2026

We laughed about all of it, swapping stories about our backgrounds and what led us to the law.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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