backdrop
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Muslims have begun the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia against the backdrop of a region deeply shaken by the Iran war.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
The arduous, outdoor pilgrimage will be held against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions but also under punishing heat, with temperatures forecast to top 40C for much of the week.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
The broader economic backdrop has also changed sharply since the early 2000s.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
The first is the big-picture backdrop: U.S. economic growth and employment have stabilized and inflation is becoming a market concern.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
Giants eat, drink and defecate against the backdrop of a normally sized word.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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Theater - Introductory
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