backup
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BACKUP: The Lions don’t view Orlovsky as a long-term solution at quarterback.
From Washington Times • Oct. 12, 2015
BOYKIN’S BACKUP: Asked who would be Boykin’s backup, Patterson said, “It’s open game right now.”
From Washington Times • Feb. 27, 2015
When he typed BACKUP, the computer responded by asking for the unknown password.
From Time Magazine Archive
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He went slowly up the steps and into the entry just as Mrs. BACKUP, the landlady of the House, came out of her sitting-room.
From Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 37, December 10, 1870 by Various
"Oh, you do, do you?" rejoined Mrs. BACKUP, regally; "and who, may I ask, is ANN BRUMMET?"
From Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 37, December 10, 1870 by Various
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Computer Science and Technology - Introductory
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Computer Science and Technology - High School
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