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backup

[bak-uhp] / ˈbækˌʌp /


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But when the Legislature voted last year to extend the state climate program, that provision guaranteeing backup funding wasn’t included.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Bob Heintz will serve as a backup crew member.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

That was set to add to an 11% gain the previous day amid excitement that Google and Nvidia are reportedly using Intel as a backup manufacturer for advanced processors.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Investors are cheering the idea that Intel could serve as a backup chip manufacturer for Nvidia and Google.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

And that it sounded like such a good backup plan.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon




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