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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This story has been updated with additional context and developments.
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Luciana Lopez, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
The dispute was resolved after Singh agreed to provide additional context, explaining that the files were collaborative documents shared among participants through the messaging app Signal.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
The company says cultural context also shaped the service’s design.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
For travelers, sports provide both focus and context—an opportunity to witness new or revisited cities and landscapes through the lens of performance, passion, and celebration.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
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Advances in facial robotics are moving beyond preprogrammed animations toward dynamic, spontaneous expressions, enabling robots to better communicate, build rapport, and integrate into human social environments.—
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The school works to create an environment that teaches more than academics.—
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Dark paint colors can feel surprisingly cozy and create a cocoon-like atmosphere in north-facing rooms.—
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Because the dopants are earth-abundant, the synthesis uses conventional solid-state processing, and no inert atmosphere is required, the approach aligns well with existing gigafactory infrastructure.—
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Of course, there’s no place on the property that feels more distinctly of The Sunshine State than the backyard, where the couple replaced the concrete pool surround with grass and turf for a play-friendly, garden-like atmosphere and cobbled together plenty of spots for hosting relaxed gatherings.—
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Enjoy the ride while listening to the 17-speaker, 1,220-watt Burmester surround-sound system.—
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If sparse precipitation or drying winds are prevalent in your climate, winter watering is necessary.—
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After dealing with a respiratory condition and undergoing surgery, a 16-year-old Short began spending winters in Florida with family friends, per a doctor's recommendation who believed the milder climate would help improve her health.—
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“Context.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/context. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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