backgrounds
Example Sentences
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"It isn't an issue at all here," Haim said, external of the different backgrounds in his squad during the 2023 Under-20 World Cup.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
He attributed this to his longtime desire to “bring people from all backgrounds and cultures together” via his music and performances.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Populations with these characteristics have historically been underrepresented in brain imaging studies, making the research an opportunity to examine cognitive aging across a broader range of social, educational, and geographic backgrounds.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
Harvard spokesman Jonathan Swain referred to a previous statement that said, “Harvard College has long sought applicants from a variety of educational backgrounds, including religiously affiliated high schools.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
I crane my neck, peering through the crowd, which has blotted out the paintings; only a few tops of heads are visible, a few skies, a few backgrounds and clouds.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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