The way individuals perceive each other is determined by their personal background, a mix of cultural, socio-political, ideological and religious factors.

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But listen to what happens when we mix in a little background music.

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Then you have to develop a background model of your language, and mix in your personal style.

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"You never know where life is going, " said Mr. Christie, with a mix of Bruce Springsteen and classic rock playing in the background in his office.

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The typical story often ties in with the socioeconomic background of the student-athletes, and the story of The U is a perfect example of how the wrong mix of student-athletes around corrupt boosters can lead to chaos.

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