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backdrop

[bak-drop] / ˈbækˌdrɒp /
NOUN
setting for something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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Against that backdrop, Walmart continues to stand out as one of the strongest names in the sector.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The current effort comes against a very different backdrop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“We’re seeing strength, both home and abroad, and among large and small companies. That is typically a backdrop for upward-trending equity prices.”

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

The book was written against the backdrop of a difficult time for the town.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

I tucked it behind my ear, blinked, and slowly swiveled, the carousel music creating a perfectly surreal, magical backdrop.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon




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