The background gives us the impression there is some sort of perspective.

This background has given him a feel for military strategy and the rhythm of battle.

His background has given him an emphatically 90's outlook on work.

Personal background is psychological and gives way to new ideas.

Our backgrounds did not give us a great deal of common ground to talk about.

Wilson's background gives him perspective from both sides of the border.

Still, they explain, their backgrounds give them a competitive advantage.

Their background in museum work gave them an advantage few dealers enjoy.

I also lived in France for several years - this background has definitely given me my love of food.

His own chapel-going background gave him a feel for that.