backing

Example Sentences

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Some big investors are backing away from private equity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

But Wall Street is backing the company to make a comeback with a raft of initiation notes on Monday.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

And that backing can give them significantly more power and influence than a priest, typically a figure lower on the church’s organizational chart, would normally have.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Hamilton paid tribute to Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur, who was critical in signing the Briton for Ferrari early in 2024, for his backing.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“Uh-oh,” May said, backing away from the Mirror.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley