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background

[bak-ground] / ˈbækˌgraʊnd /


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At lower speeds, as in city traffic, you begin to hear the engine’s whispered revving in the perceptual background as it simultaneously propels the car and recharges the 22.7-kWh battery.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

Its signal is also weak and can be obscured by background noise, making highly precise equipment and advanced analysis methods essential.

From Science Daily Jul. 31, 2026

“A blessing and a curse for me is that we’ve documented it all,” says Jordan, whose background is in photography.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

Few around the weightlifter knew of her elite performance background and few would have even suspected it as the Olympian settled in to a more low-key existence.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Murmuring voices provided a steady hum in the background.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret

The findings suggest that adults with obesity from a wide range of backgrounds could potentially benefit from including avocados in their diets.

From Science Daily Aug. 1, 2026

It lets people collect virtual cards for their catches, with backgrounds illustrated in hand-drawn watercolours by his partner Emily.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

The backgrounds of school founders and employees often simply don’t matter.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

Its three other co-founders are engineers with backgrounds at technology and defense companies, including Palantir Technologies.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

And in all of these countries, I talked with Afro-Americans and whites of many professions and backgrounds.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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