as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded in the context of the Great Depression, communism had a certain allure for some disillusioned Americans

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Recent Examples of context Wednesday evening will provide more context about what that trip looks like for the Broncos. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 13 May 2025 To put the cost into context, one bouquet retails for $30 and includes seven different flowers, unbuilt. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025 For international film journalists, the festival is an opportunity to see and discuss these films and, in that context, interview these talents. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025 As President Trump said in a different context, Tehran does not have the cards here. Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for context
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  • Housed in a charming building from the 1930s, the store prioritizes creating a safe and loving environment for all, embracing the timeless value of literature.
    American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • Taking Share and Increasing Retail Pound Volume Despite a challenging environment with retailer inventory headwinds and a slowdown in snacking, the company is still taking market share and increasing its retail pound volume (total volume of product sold in pounds) in key markets.
    David Trainer, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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  • All planets with atmospheres in the Solar System experience auroras, created by the interaction of magnetic fields with high-energy particles from the sun.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • At February’s European Film Market, Spanish companies reported an upbeat atmosphere despite the absence of major competition titles.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 14 May 2025
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  • Otherwise, this is the bargain buy for those after knock-out surround in an all-in-one package.
    Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The bends in the caustic creation surround desert plants.
    Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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  • Thanks to the unique climate and soil, grapes grow very well in this corner of the South—and not just sweet muscadines.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
  • The cuts also include NOAA's climate adaptation partnerships.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 10 May 2025

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“Context.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/context. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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