Sentence examples for backdrop of violence from inspiring English sources

Based on that plan, both sides began talking again, against a backdrop of violence.

At the same time there is a backdrop of violence against the sex workers of Ilford Lane.

The investigation is playing itself out against a backdrop of violence and thug bravado long associated with rap music.

Against the backdrop of violence in nearby Pakistan, the murder of a moderate leader (though a Sunni one) looks sadly in keeping with the times.

The meetings today were held against a backdrop of violence on the occasion of Land Day, which for the Palestinians marks the loss of lands to Israel.

Modan won the 2008 Eisner award for her first graphic novel, Exit Wounds, which set a family mystery against a backdrop of violence in Israel.

There is no defense for such actions, which occur against a backdrop of growing violence against gays and could be seen as a license for even more violence.

The elections were held against a backdrop of considerable violence.

The voting took place against the backdrop of new violence.

The trilateral meeting took place against a backdrop of continuing violence in Pakistan.

The latest murder comes against a backdrop of political violence since the beginning of January.