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behind-the-scenes

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




behind the scenes


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Farmer and entrepreneur Olly Harrison is receiving an honorary degree for his popular YouTube channel that gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of farming.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

Boosting the team’s behind-the-scenes infrastructure was one of Mark Walter’s major initiatives when the Dodgers’ owner bought the Lakers in 2025.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

But it’s also one that, as Ocasio-Cortez’s behind-the-scenes videos depict, is expensive, uncomfortable, and painful to pursue.

From Slate Aug. 29, 2026

He said that three of the behind-the-scenes folks unofficially supporting him are CEOs, while “an ex-boss or two,” rounds out the gang.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

And then...then the behind-the-scenes footage began to play.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

In other words, the talks may already be happening behind the scenes, even if there isn’t yet a public breakthrough or a clear timeline.

From MarketWatch Sep. 17, 2026

The first female White House chief of staff, Wiles has been widely credited with driving Trump's second presidency forward behind the scenes.

From Barron's Sep. 17, 2026

The premiere was the first ratings report card for the program since a major upheaval that occurred behind the scenes under CBS News Editor in Chief Bari Weiss.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

Despite Borthwick's public contract bump, they will be continuing at pace and in parallel behind the scenes.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

At least for the moment, it was also important that this aid remain behind the scenes.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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