Sentence examples for give us background from inspiring English sources

Photographs and captions give us background on the characters.

If this was someone who wanted to help us understand where the sculpture came from, or give us background information, or help us understand the position of the arm, he would have written to say, 'I would like to help the museum.

Hillary Clinton gave us background on the multi-year build-up to the agreement which she had led.

POLITICO senior political writer, Maggie Haberman, recently gave us background on the history of gun control in America and her analysis of where things are headed in the aftermath of the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut.

You're basically asked to give us some background on the idea, using up to three slides and up to an eight minute video.

Can you give us some background here?

Can you give us some background on the song "Vessel"?

First of all, can you give us some background on this song?

M: To give us some background here, I had foie gras and Bakewell tart last night.

"Could you give us some background into Spinal Tap's formation?" he asks.

Q: Could you give us some background on Zambia and the public health issues in the country?