backdrop
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The current effort comes against a very different backdrop.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
The book was written against the backdrop of a difficult time for the town.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Against this backdrop, the upgraded revenue guidance looks less like a stretch and more like a sign of what’s to come.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Given that backdrop, “Backrooms” would be one of the year’s most significant releases even if the movie itself was merely fine.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Raising his chin toward the backdrop, he said, “So, you want to check that out?”
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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Drama
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Theater - Introductory
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