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behind-the-scenes

[bih-hahynd thuh seenz] / bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ˈsinz /




behind the scenes


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Over its 11 seasons on the air, Burrows directed 237 of its 275 episodes, emerging as a behind-the-scenes comedy legend.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2026

British media has for weeks been reporting on behind-the-scenes battles within the government over the DIP settlement.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

We will also have a 'Shorts' video tab in the BBC Sport app, which is a new way for fans to watch bite-sized highlights, sharp analysis, explainers and get exclusive behind-the-scenes access.

From BBC Jun. 2, 2026

What inspired you to go from this relatively behind-the-scenes, former high-ranking legislative aide to a Democratic candidate for state senate in your home district?

From Salon Jun. 2, 2026

Most important, from the point of view of the friendship, Jefferson admitted that his behind-the-scenes criticism of Adams had been a willful misrepresentation.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

He was more successful on that score behind the scenes than most people in the media understand.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

Anne Gust Brown, wife of Edmund G. “Jerry” Brown, tended to shy away from the public, preferring to work behind the scenes as an unpaid aide.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

Known for his indefatigable bonhomie and upbeat mood, Rutte remains much appreciated behind the scenes at NATO.

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

Beyond the limited amount the likely next prime minister is saying in public, this limbo period is frantic behind the scenes politically and practically.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

Alex Douglas-Home, the British foreign secretary, was rumored to be working behind the scenes to help our cause.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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