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backing

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Fuming Iranian officials blamed the United States and United Kingdom for backing the militants, and Pakistan for inaction.

Confusion about who is financially backing the project is mounting.

Bereft of a competitive 2016 primary, Democrats are backing candidates for Clinton campaign manager.

Finally, after a decade of civil war, America's backing for the Salvadoran regime came to an end.

Their uneven threads showed potential for backing out or breaking, he said.

"Ah, then I shall meet them at noon," replied the smart officer, backing his bay horse.

Dark rumours of shady things which had been done in his name rendered men shy of backing his horses.

He kept his promise and had the satisfaction of knowing that both his clients were backing him heartily.

"Yes, I'll write," nodded Quentina, backing sorrowfully away.

Too much care cannot be taken to obtain both facing and backing bricks of equal size.

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On this page you'll find 73 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to backing, such as: advocacy, aid, assistance, encouragement, endorsement, and help.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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