backdrop

Example Sentences

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Against that backdrop, opinion among supporters is divided over whether the club's future should still be built around 'El Cholo'.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Against a backdrop of blooming cherry blossoms, a group of geishas elegantly shuffle onto a stage in Japan's Kyoto city to begin a centuries-old performance celebrating the arrival of spring.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The iconic York Hall - a small, atmospheric East London venue famed for its close-quarters crowds - provided a fitting backdrop for Chisora, who fought there seven times during his first 11 bouts.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“While the macro backdrop remains dynamic, our disciplined execution and focused investments continue to give us confidence in our trajectory,” Connolly said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

It couldn’t, because I was unable to distinguish between the fictional story and the factual backdrop.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover