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Example Sentences

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One of the main talking points leading into the final has been whether Amber Davies' performing background has given her an unfair advantage.

From BBC

“They want to have a background: How is it made? Why is it made?”

From The Wall Street Journal

She said Davies' background in the West End made her a "good choice" to enter the competition at such short notice after Dani Dyer broke her ankle during training.

From BBC

“Singing became a background to just being the character, which honestly, in some ways, was the hardest thing. Maybe even for my ego as as an artist.”

From Los Angeles Times

And background checks and a mandatory cooling-off period for gun sales were introduced.

From BBC