backup
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Officers called Customs and Border Protection agents for backup.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
He just did some backup vocals for me, which was so cool.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Its two-mile runway is so long it was once an emergency backup for the US space shuttle programme.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
Iamaleava didn’t appear to be injured on the play, although with a huge lead, backup Madden Iamaleava took over the offense and helped the Bruins coast to the victory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
Then she sang backup while he sang hits from all his albums, but he had her stand right beside him.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
Which didn’t leave Riley — or anyone — feeling great about the backups on defense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
Rams coach Sean McVay does not play starters or players expected to be significant backups or contributors during the preseason, especially in the final game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
The conditions on the Lincoln have received growing attention from members of Congress, amid reports about lack of food, personal supplies and plumbing backups and broader concerns about the sailors’ mental health.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Several lawmakers say they are concerned about reports of a lack of food and personal supplies aboard the carrier, as well as plumbing backups, as the carrier’s deployment stretches into its ninth month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
He would have balked at letting me go undercover in the Lake sector for days on end, without a pair of strong backups and a team to follow me.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
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