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backing

[bak-ing] / ˈbæk ɪŋ /


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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Altman also sought OpenAI backing for Stoke Space, a rocket-maker aiming to challenge Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 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

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

Powell inched toward the staircase, backing Bell up to the landing.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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