Sentence examples for Set the backdrop from inspiring English sources

Washington's new political landscape set the backdrop for presenters focused on how national issues will play out in the West.

Trees, shrubs, perennials all join in, and the stage is set, the backdrop perfected, for the season's flowers.

But many strategists say that the outcome of the debate over the shutdown is important because it will set the backdrop for the battle over the debt ceiling.

As suggested by the question to Mr. Ferrer, the attack on the World Trade Center set the backdrop for the debate between these two candidates.

His stewardship of the state budget could have outsize political implications, influencing the mood of voters and their economic circumstances, which will help set the backdrop for next year's presidential election.

However, they said, the recent Republican gains have perhaps set the backdrop for the emergence of an angry liberal who could claim the same outsider status that worked so well for Mr. Limbaugh in the early 1990's.

The recent budget sets the backdrop.

A peeling mural of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier sets the backdrop to the fight today, which promoters have dubbed "The Thrilla in Manila II".

Tonight, the Brooklyn end of the Manhattan Bridge sets the backdrop for artistic meditations on consciousness, communication, and the intangible elements that connect us.

The trio were listening to music such as Jawbreaker, Bad Religion and Lagwagon, setting the backdrop for the recordings under guidance of Mark Trombino, who provided additional piano and keyboards on Dude Ranch.

This paradox of increasing aspiration and stagnating external financing sets the backdrop for the XIX International AIDS Conference in Washington DC this month.