backing

Example Sentences

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered veiled backing for Alberta's independence last week.

From Barron's

The agreement comes less than a week after Vietnam's Communist Party reaffirmed General Secretary To Lam as the country's top leader, backing his vision for sweeping growth-oriented change.

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The German playmaker took Ekitike's pass and, with Qarabag backing off, he had time and space to drill home from 18 yards.

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He alarmed allies by demanding that Greenland become U.S. territory, before backing off after European officials promised concessions.

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Love had the backing of Northern Ireland Humanists, which said the option to withdraw was "virtually unknown" among teachers.

From BBC