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Discover LudwigThe phrase "the background to" is correct and can be used in written English.
You can use it to refer to the events, facts, circumstances, or other information that provide context for a particular situation or story. For example, "The background to the increase in homelessness in our city is the lack of suitable housing being built over the last decade."
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"Content in the background to marketing".
You know the background to this.
That's the background to the problem.
Here's the background to the story.
What is the background to the report?
The background to these messages is fascinating.
It was the background to much of it".
The background to this case is obviously highly suspicious".
She stays in the background, to her detriment.
Most people don't have the background to evaluate local charities.
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The BBC looks at the background to the current situation.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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