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The effort, backed by federal and state grants, helped draw BioVerde, which uses microbes to produce chemicals needed for rubber and plastic products.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

However, Sonko backed Faye's bid for presidency and the pair went on to win - an extraordinary victory given they were both in prison until 10 days before the election.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

He joined Kleiner in 1980 as a partner and has backed a long list of groundbreaking founders, including those at Alphabet’s Google and at Amazon.com.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

These gained traction after the YouTuber posted the texts and audio, and the actress' family publicly backed him up.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

As the polar bear circled in closer to the snowmobile, Owen and George spiraled farther away, always keeping the bear in sight as they backed up.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz