Sentence examples for backdrop of a contest from inspiring English sources

These migrations are occurring against the backdrop of a contest between France and Britain for the economic soul of Europe.

The fight occurs against the backdrop of a contest for governor in which a large turnout in Harris County would be vital to the effort by the Democratic candidate, Bill White, to defeat Gov. Rick Perry, a Republican.

But this year's budget merits an asterisk because it is being conducted against the backdrop of a spirited contest among a large group of Democrats and Republicans to succeed him.

The battle between the two sides is playing out against a backdrop of a possible Conservative leadership contest if Cameron resigns in the event of Brexit or a very narrow remain vote.

Today's caucus meeting, one of the few in recent memory, is playing out against the backdrop of the contest for speaker.

As the political media delirium of the Republican nominating contest has descended on South Carolina, it has done so against the backdrop of a year of extreme racial violence.

Her criticisms of French government conduct were made to a backdrop of a deep malaise affecting the country, as it experienced political instability, high unemployment and having also lost the contest to host the 2008 Olympics to Beijing.

And that against the backdrop of a growing population base.

Together, they form the backdrop of a vanishing lifestyle".

But that's against the backdrop of a troubling trend.

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