The phrase "the general background" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It is typically used to refer to the overall context or setting in which something is happening. Example: "Before diving into the details of the project, let me provide you with some information about the general background of our company."
"That's part of the general background noise".
The general background is far wider than the Lawrence case, embracing many other areas and activities.
Altman allows Beatty to be absorbed in the crowd, the smoke, and the general background conversation.
Brown's acceptance of this feudal ethic forms the general background to his murderous night in Kansas on May 24 , 1856
"The general background rule is that courts will not look behind verdicts and question them using testimony from jurors," Professor King said.
The general background of MPs continues to be ever more biased toward business and the "metropolitan professions", particularly finance, law, public affairs and politics.
Yet, what matters in a book of this kind is not just the domestic detail, but the general background of the lost world against which it is written.
The fan makes a whirring noise a little like a computer hard disk, which although not silent, is soon absorbed in the general background noise and becomes unnoticeable.
Finally, this was supplemented by one of two questionnaires completed by schools, which countries could choose between – one focused on information and communication technologies, the other on the general background of a child's education to date.
In advance of hearings to be held by the National Transportation Safety Board, Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration both briefed reporters today on the general background of the crash.
"The general background remains good news for the Chancellor who will be able to announce a lower borrowing forecast as well as stronger growth," said Philip Shaw of Investec.
