into the background
idiom
: into the position of being less important
The war has pushed all other issues into the background.
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Once ubiquitous in American politics, political violence has generally receded into the background.
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Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 July 2024
But during a match, all of that fades into the background.
—Vogue, 10 July 2024
But what makes The Ritz-Carlton, Doha special is how quickly guests will feel the bigger-and-better energy of the capital fade into the background.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
This season, especially in episode 4, fans were able to get a deeper look into the background of the Tejada family structure.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024
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Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 July 2024
But during a match, all of that fades into the background.
—Vogue, 10 July 2024
But what makes The Ritz-Carlton, Doha special is how quickly guests will feel the bigger-and-better energy of the capital fade into the background.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
This season, especially in episode 4, fans were able to get a deeper look into the background of the Tejada family structure.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for into the background
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“Into the background.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/into%20the%20background. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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