backdrop
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That’s the backdrop against which Vice President J.D.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
It is against the backdrop of the Iran war, with no certainty about where the ceasefire might stand during the state visit.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
The Moon appeared to them as a black orb surrounded by a halo of light, all set against the backdrop of the vast darkness of space.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Softness in the labor market comes against a backdrop of heightened uncertainty for Canadian employers and restrained hiring intentions, as the recent oil-price shock compounds concerns about trade policy and U.S. tariffs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
In their expeditions, Tally and Peris had always stuck to the waterfront, where vegetation and the dark backdrop of Uglyville made it easy to hide.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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