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View definitions for in the background

in the background

adjective as in behind-the-scenes

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"When you ask them if they would prefer having music in the background, or commentary, they say they prefer just having the sound of the wind, the birds and trees."

From BBC

In almost every video 32-year-old Mostafa sent us, the sound of shelling and gunfire can be heard in the background.

From BBC

In the background, a voice resembling Donald Trump’s responded: “Sweetie, come back to bed.”

Unfortunately for our “see it to believe it” culture, public health works best when it’s practically invisible, just humming along in the background.

From Salon

"We do a lot in the background to make sure those listings don't end up on eBay."

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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