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backdrop

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


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Lovesac tempered its outlook for the year as it widened its loss during the recent quarter, up against a continually challenging backdrop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Against such a backdrop, enters Warsh, who sees the advent of artificial intelligence as a solution to inflation.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Chewy cut its full-year net sales forecast to $13.4 billion-$13.55 billion from $13.6 billion-$13.75 billion, citing a dynamic consumer backdrop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

When France and Senegal meet on 16 June it will be with the backdrop of colonial history that has defined the relationship between the two nations.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Everything else is a faded backdrop to that.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart




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