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backing

[bak-ing] / ˈbæk ɪŋ /


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They were voiced amid mounting speculation that the fund is to withdraw its backing for LIV Golf.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

They were backing away from the playoffs, not heading toward them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Shares have since bounced back after the company announced in February it was backing out of the bidding war by not matching Paramount’s latest offer.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

I can see things going wrong for De Zerbi against his old club, so I am backing Brighton to nick the points here.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

One woman nodded, backing up Mr. Patterson like Mrs. Patterson would have done.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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