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backdrop
US /ˈbækdrɑ:p/
・UK /ˈbækdrɒp/
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Contextual meaning or background
The backdrop to the their conversation changes its whole meaning
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Scenery hung at back of stage
The students performed their play in front of a beautiful backdrop
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What’s going to happen to Big Tech’s laid off workers?
- Against the backdrop of a shrinking job market in the tech industry, some software engineers and data scientists are reassessing their future career plans.
Against the backdrop of a shrinking job market in the tech industry, some software engineers and data scientists are reassessing their future career plans.
China's Xi Hosts Ex-Taiwan Leader Ma for Landmark Meeting
- Again, so this is against the backdrop of of increasing tension, if you will, over the whole Taiwan issue.
Again, so this is against the backdrop of of increasing tension, if you will, over the whole Taiwan issue.
Why Estée Lauder Is Spending $1.5 Billion On A Makeover
- You know, macro backdrop continues to worsen.
You know, macro backdrop continues to worsen.
New images of Titanic show the ship's iconic railing has broken off
- The lost rusted railings seen in these earlier photos, part of the same spot that decades later would become the iconic backdrop for one of the most romantic scenes in film history.
The lost rusted railings seen in these earlier photos, part of the same spot that decades later would become the iconic backdrop for one of the most romantic scenes in film history.
- The lost, rusted railings seen in these earlier photos, part of the same spot that decades later would become the iconic backdrop for one of the most romantic scenes in film history.
The lost, rusted railings seen in these earlier photos, part of the same spot that decades later would become the iconic backdrop for one of the most romantic scenes in film history.
Russian spy ship on edge of UK waters, defence secretary says | BBC News
- We've seen all sorts of cyber attacks from Russia, all against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, of course.
We've seen all sorts of cyber attacks from Russia, all against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, of course.
How a Fed Interest Rate Increase Could Affect You | WSJ
- Against a backdrop of elevated inflation and a strong labor market, our policy has been adapting to the evolving economic environment.
Against a backdrop of elevated inflation and a strong labor market, our policy has been adapting to the evolving economic environment.
Can the UK Afford to Defend Itself?
- A decision to hike that would be taken against a backdrop of elevated interest rates and start a figurative war with the bond market.
A decision to hike that would be taken against a backdrop of elevated interest rates and start a figurative war with the bond market.
UK and Germany sign trade and security treaty | BBC News
- Of course, you know, this is in the backdrop to Russia's full invasion of Ukraine, which Germany and most European countries view as a threat to themselves as well, potentially.
Of course, you know, this is in the backdrop to Russia's full invasion of Ukraine, which Germany and most European countries view as a threat to themselves as well, potentially.
The Fall Guy: An Important Movie
- The film, while hopping through genres, decides to stick with one to be the backdrop for it all, which is comedy.
The film, while hopping through genres, decides to stick with one to be the backdrop for it all, which is comedy.
- The film, while hopping through genres, decides to stick with one to be the backdrop for it all, which is comedy.
The film, while hopping through genres, decides to stick with one to be the backdrop for it all, which is comedy.
