Sentences with phrase «grim backdrop of»

Although the tone of the story is light and often humorous, the grim backdrop of war is always present.

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That concentration of funding in rounds for just two enormous startups against a backdrop of a decline in the overall number of deals seems to indicate relatively grim times.

Against the backdrop of government bailouts to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, this news is particularly grim for bail - out weary taxpayers.

But now, against the backdrop of a grim economic climate, some of the movement's biggest stars appear to be concentrating on cheering us all up.