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behind-the-scenes

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




behind the scenes


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Here's a look at some of the viral moments and all the bits and pieces the BBC captured behind-the-scenes at the show:

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

Sowing behind-the-scenes stories about how he’s actually approaching it like a responsible statesman could play to his advantage.

From Slate Sep. 11, 2026

The first pair of Emmy ceremonies, formerly called the Creative Arts Emmys, are held over two nights, two weekends before the Primetime Emmy Awards, and honor many of the behind-the-scenes workers and craftspeople in television.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 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

It was a cause for quiet celebration and behind-the-scenes thumbs-up among all the female computers.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

Bastion issues white-label stablecoins for other businesses, and manages the custody of holding reserves and customer wallets behind the scenes.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

Constantin Film declined to comment, but BBC Newsbeat has been told there was co-ordination between the developer and the film's producers behind the scenes.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

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

Being in the pulpit was like being in the theatre; I was behind the scenes and knew how the illusion was worked.

From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin




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