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backup

[bak-uhp] / ˈbækˌʌp /


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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

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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