background
noun
the ground or parts, as of a scene, situated in the rear (opposed to foreground).
backgrounds
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pluralof background.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The North of England could be particularly hard hit as well as nations of the UK other than England and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, the letter argued.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
By launching their own firm, Xuan and Zhang were able to ensure no one looked into their backgrounds, Shulman said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
That said, I think it’s too easy to draw a straight line between your respective backgrounds and your reactions to the $3 million.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
Instead, the ministry says FlyDubai agreed in writing to check its pilots’ backgrounds and nationalities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Students are encouraged to explore their cultural backgrounds and create displays.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
