backer
Example Sentences
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Similarly, Canadian pipeline plans are in the early stages and no backers have been identified.
Ellison and his backers have repeatedly said they believe they addressed all of Warner’s stated concerns and that Paramount’s financing for the bid is solid.
Rubio—one of her most prominent backers, who has said he has spoken with her “many, many times over the years”—signed a letter nominating her for the Nobel Peace Prize.
“The backers of this proposed initiative to tax California billionaires would have their work cut out for them,” said Kousser at UC San Diego.
From Los Angeles Times
Saudi Arabia, the main backer of the Yemeni government, has repeatedly urged the STC to withdraw from the recently conquered territories.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
