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Example Sentences

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But the scene’s highlight is the song that plays in the background, airy, gentle and simple.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

But when “Masquerade” producers were struggling to figure out how to make it so the actors and the audience moved through the show on schedule, Broucke, 26, volunteered his background.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Hughes and his colleague Chris Cooper-Hayes, who has a professional background in landscaping, have founded Eterrna, a venture they hope could become the very first to offer human composting in the UK.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Investors are concerned new CEO Josh D’Amaro’s background may hinder Disney’s media segment amid competitive streaming and declining TV.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Murmuring voices provided a steady hum in the background.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret