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Example Sentences

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Wilder obviously had his big world-title wins and those massive fights with Tyson Fury, but then he really fell into the background of boxing.

From BBC

At present, matching a background requires manual tuning of water and solvent levels.

From Science Daily

Some investors are worried that someone with a background in theme parks and cruise lines might struggle to lead the businesses media segment into the future.

From Barron's

It means that this visit is happening against a heap of background noise.

From BBC

They are polite background noise — the culinary equivalent of a cubicle in a Schaumburg office park.

From Salon