backdrop
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For investors, the war has unfolded against the backdrop of the almost universal adoption of index funds that are cheap as dirt and easy as pie.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
A five-year outlook does appear to have slipped into 1Q FY 2027, but that’s unlikely to unsettle investors given the strong gold-market backdrop, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
“Enjoy stunning, unobstructed water views from your private terrace, creating the perfect backdrop for relaxation or entertaining.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
In the meantime, the focus has shifted to the strong backdrop for corporate earnings and the U.S. economy more broadly, said Scott Ladner, chief investment officer at Horizon Investments.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
I point at the drawing behind her, a beautiful picture of lungs, flowers pouring out of the inside, a backdrop of stars behind them.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
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