backgrounds

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“We see the shape of hiring changing some of these skills and backgrounds, but at the same time, we don’t see it dislocating the need for having great individuals with deep, critical-thinking skills,” Narayan said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

McAvoy also discussed his new film California Schemin', describing the project as "extremely exciting'" as it enabled him to show underrepresented groups and people from lower income backgrounds on screen.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The guide below will examine differences in the backgrounds of the candidates, their political party affiliation and who is supporting them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The training orchestra guides young musicians with conservatory backgrounds into the world of professional orchestras.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Maxine sees the school pictures of Sonia and him in front of blue-gray backgrounds arranged on the mantel of the brick fireplace, the family portraits from Olan Mills.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri