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The boosted guidance comes amid a volatile backdrop for oil prices, which have risen dramatically since the start of the war in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

Against that backdrop, it would have been very surprising indeed if the replacement of the deeply unpopular Sir Keir by the relatively popular Burnham had not given Labour a short-term boost.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

RBC said the interest-rate backdrop is the biggest risk, but they maintained their 12-month S&P 500 target at 8,150.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026

The precious metal continues to be pressured by a hawkish monetary policy backdrop ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision, said Critical Metals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

I point at the drawing behind her, a beautiful picture of lungs, flowers pouring out of the inside, a backdrop of stars behind them.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott

Hilton said he did a lot of his production work outside, as there are a variety of luxurious backdrops ideal for his commentary.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

The nonprofit has considered soliciting sponsorships that would allow car companies to showcase vehicles with backdrops and raised platforms, though Barnes said the group may not pursue the event.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026

"One year we had a mentor who was on placement in Paris so she would join from wherever she was in Paris, so would come with all these Parisian backdrops, which was quite lovely."

From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026

Fuelled by social media, some of the city's most famous landmarks are being used as backdrops for the lavish "American-style" proposals.

From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026

Clara found a ball of thick twine, the same that had been used to bind the rolled-up backdrops and sections of carpet that had been propped against one wall.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

“It’s the corner of the business with momentum tailwinds, backdropped by AI’s insatiable appetite for energy.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2025

By the time about 20 minutes later when the sound managed to grow a notch more, it backdropped the clinching of Morocco’s cherished 2-0 win over favored Belgium, FIFA’s second-ranked team.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 27, 2022

Phil Manzanera, the 71-year-old guitarist for art-rock pioneers Roxy Music, is leaning into a computer camera backdropped by a nondescript hotel room.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2022

In Early August, my partner and I were awakened by a loud alarm on his phone: “Earthquake alert, earthquake alert,” the phone warned with escalating intensity, backdropped by a soundtrack of fake sirens.

From Slate ● Sep. 3, 2022

Jam looked at her reflection, backdropped by the creature, then wiped her hands over her face.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi

Frank tapped L.A. painter Jessalyn Brooks to paint a colorful mural on the cinderblock wall backdropping the pool.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2024