backed

Example Sentences

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“I backed up on my first two attempts at 6-9 and that messed me up,” Harel said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

This federal safety-net, backed by U.S. insurers led by Chubb, was announced in early March by President Trump as a way of opening the crucial waterway to shipping but has yet to be used.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

The understanding is that FSG initially backed Slot next season to rebuild the supporter faith that has waned considerably during last season's struggles.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

They are almost exclusively companies backed by private equity sponsors with teams dedicated to managing capital structure.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Not being able to see anything, I backed off to one side, picked up a stick, and threw it up into the branches.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls