backgrounds
Example Sentences
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He said he wanted to help others from similar backgrounds know that they too could have careers in the creative industries.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The result is that the UCs have some of the highest first-year retention rates and the highest two- and four-year graduation rates in the nation for students from all educational backgrounds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Suozzi and Moolenaar kicked off the 2020 NPB with a running shtick — juxtaposing their backgrounds.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
“With derivatives on Kalshi, investors of all financial backgrounds can now access the asset class.”
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
The articles gave specific information on what our homes were like, our backgrounds, our hobbies, our aspirations—all there was to know about us.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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