backing

Example Sentences

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While boosting the visibility of the shows on their platform has become a big part of the fest, that also includes backing comics they support, no matter how controversial they may be.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

A fourth official dissented in the opposite direction, backing a rate cut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Those investors often see backing mature companies through secondary deals as offering better protection against commodity-price volatility, compared with investing in new buyout funds that often target young businesses, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Wherever Sawe goes next, with his coach backing his claim that there is more to come, the world will be watching.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

“We think sewer gas is backing up into our house because of the lack of water,” she tells me.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman