backdrop
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But UBS analysts said the company could try to give itself more flexibility for a wider range of outcomes in its financial forecast, due to the the leadership change and a shakier economic backdrop.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 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
“We see the current macro backdrop and international visitation headwinds as an opportunity to invest at a very attractive valuation,” Prentiss wrote.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
He reached out to tap the window, only to find it was not glass at all, but an enormous canvas drop, a painted curtain, like the backdrop for a play.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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