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backing

[bak-ing] / ˈbæk ɪŋ /


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He nonetheless offered strong backing to Bukele, telling reporters: "We support him in all matters of logistics and intelligence, and we will continue to support him for the work they are doing."

From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2026

Among those dining was Wonder's daughter and backing singer Aisha, about whom he wrote Isn't She Lovely? for the album.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

Special envoy Steve Witkoff, like Vance, has sought Trump’s continued backing for diplomatic efforts for a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2026

“A company with stronger financial backing may have more room to provide extended salary coverage, healthcare benefits, and career transition support.”

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

“Well, kinda,” Jack said, backing a bit away from her just to be safe.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

Many of Clarke's poems were originally released with musical backings masterminded by producer Martin Hannett, who was known for his work with Joy Division.

From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2025

At that point, bank targets may be persuaded to do deals not because they need the liquidity, but to show they have the backings of large institutional investors.

From Reuters ● Mar. 14, 2023

Dennis Reed, a proprietor of Hi-Tek Redneck Karaoke & DJ Service, served as the M.C. while overseeing the sound system and musical backings.

From New York Times ● Aug. 24, 2022

Ms. Kokoszka described the members as having “unselfishly donated their time, talents, fabrics, battings, backings, bindings and labels for the making of the quilts each of our honored guests will receive tonight.”

From Washington Times ● Oct. 24, 2020

We make complicated floral patterns with a compass, we glue odd substances to cardboard backings: feathers, sequins, pieces of macaroni garishly dyed, lengths of drinking straw.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood


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