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backdoor

[bak-dawr] / ˈbækˈdɔr /






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But Sir Brian Leveson, the Investigatory Powers Commissioner, who provides independent oversight of the use of surveillance powers, has previously criticised media use of the term "backdoor", external.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

"As we have said many times before, we have never built a backdoor or master key to any of our products or services and we never will," the company added.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Separately, your husband’s consulting income may make him eligible for a “mega backdoor Roth” if his employer’s plan allows after-tax contributions and in-service Roth conversions.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

“Partially Devoured” also functions as a backdoor autobiography.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

The black hen left through the backdoor, and scratched abstractedly in the yard, where woodshavings blew about like blond curls.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy




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