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background

[bak-graund] / ˈbækˌgraʊnd /


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Without these advances, the events scientists wanted to study would have been overwhelmed by the background.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 10, 2026

The author has said he deliberately omitted as much explanation about the background to the events as possible, in order to make readers feel the same disorientation as the characters.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

Mr. Leribault, a 63-year-old French art historian with a background in Rococo painting, comes to the job with what might seem like the ideal résumé.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

Giving some background ahead of the song “Lubbock or Leave It,” Maines talked about how she loved her hometown in West Texas until she left it.

From Slate ● Nov. 6, 2026

Later, when Vice President Johnson arrived at the deathbed, he remained in the background and chose not to take charge.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

The 41-year-old has bought and donated the flat as part of a new theatre initiative Writers' Block, which aims to address the cost of London accommodation for playwrights from underprivileged backgrounds.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

Do you think your connection was due to your similar backgrounds — you in Oklahoma, Glen in Arkansas?

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

While both are critical of Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank, they have sought to reassure Jewish Israelis of their commitment to Israelis of all backgrounds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

Macron has branded the shooting a "racist terrorist attack", as most of the victims were from foreign backgrounds.

From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026

After reviewing the judges’ backgrounds, she’d decided to take a picture of performers dancing the South American tango.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai


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