backgrounds
Example Sentences
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Suozzi and Moolenaar kicked off the 2020 NPB with a running shtick — juxtaposing their backgrounds.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
But the vote went against the UC Academic Senate’s own Standardized Testing Task Force, which said use of test scores could actually boost admission rates for students from disadvantaged backgrounds and school districts.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
“With derivatives on Kalshi, investors of all financial backgrounds can now access the asset class.”
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
The couple's backgrounds have gained attention in both France and Portugal.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
I crane my neck, peering through the crowd, which has blotted out the paintings; only a few tops of heads are visible, a few skies, a few backgrounds and clouds.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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