set against
Example Sentences
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This is set against the backdrop of research indicating that testosterone levels have generally declined over the last 50 years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
The eastern city of Baalbek has one of Lebanon's best-known landmarks: a stunningly well-preserved Roman temple complex set against the mountainous border with Syria.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
Eager cruise passengers zipping around New York's southern shores rush to the starboard bow: a humpback whale is up for air, a breathtaking sighting set against Manhattan's iconic skyline.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
D’Angelo’s children introduced the medley, which was set against a backdrop of floor to ceiling windows looking out on a starry sky.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
“Do you, Kvothe, understand these grievances set against you?”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
