backdrop
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They noted that even with a favorable M&A backdrop under the current administration a combination between two of the three leading airline would face “intense regulatory scrutiny.”
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
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
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
I sit down on the small stool in front of the backdrop.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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