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backed

[bakt] / bækt /


ADJECTIVE
supplied with a back
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The council said it was "disappointed" with the court's decision but still backed the reasons for Article 4.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Summary: ExpressVPN combines smooth streaming with strong privacy backed by its proprietary Lightway protocol.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Broadcom said it will partner with Apollo Global Management and Blackstone’s credit and insurance business to launch a platform backed by an initial $35 billion to finance artificial-intelligence infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

His knowledge of the best strategies for various markets is encyclopedic, and it is backed by rigorous benchmark analysis.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Tomás put the truck into reverse and backed up twice as fast as they had driven forward.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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