backer
Example Sentences
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The Swiss will vote Sunday on replacing men's current military service requirement with a compulsory civic duty for all, with backers and opponents both claiming to be championing women's rights.
From Barron's
Robinhood’s backers say the firm has been unfairly targeted by its critics, becoming a kind of industry punching bag held responsible for individuals’ investment decisions and broader shifts in the market.
The leaks have created friction between Ukraine and the United States, its biggest backer in the war.
From Washington Post
Turkey - which has been a main backer of Syrian armed opposition groups - has also been talking to Damascus.
From BBC
His backers include Daily Wire podcaster Matt Walsh, who said in a Sunday tweet: “Wow incredibly stunning and brave. Ryan Webb is a powerful black woman who deserves our full support and respect.”
From Washington Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
