Sentence examples for be set against a from inspiring English sources

Any developments here would be set against a national backdrop.

The 2011 finals will be set against a backdrop of labor strife, and an expected lockout.

Africa's few recent successes tend to be set against a previous history of disaster.

The repayments would be set against a benchmark rate equal to that of a conventional student loan.

With growth stocks that continue to perform well the decision is harder as the reward of share-price growth has to be set against a falling yield.

Corbyn's leadership must be set against a history of plummeting interest in parliamentary politics, and the rapidly expanding disconnect between the state and the people.

Williamsburg is set against a backdrop of exposed brick.

Recommended for ages four to 11, the show is set against a wonky cardboard set.

Samsung's battery challenges were set against a smartphone industry backdrop of growing speed and complexity.

Her contentions are set against a complex backdrop: spiraling health care costs and debates about Medicare.

When illuminated, the gauges' red needles are set against a backdrop of indigo blue.