backing

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By Saturday, as an urgent rescue mission was under way to find a missing U.S. aviator whose aircraft was shot down in Iran, the president showed no signs of backing down on the new strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

New polling from YouGov suggests growing support for nuclear energy in Scotland, with the majority of people now backing it as part of the country's energy supply.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Recent changes in federal tax laws regarding property depreciation benefits have added incentive, he said, and with office leasing improving around the country, lenders are looking more favorably on backing office purchases.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Throughout the album, for spoken and sung elements alike, there is appropriately lean backing from notably skilled musicians.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The collection would later include Elizebeth’s books and papers as well as his, and the transfer had her full backing.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield