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backup

[bak-uhp] / ˈbækˌʌp /


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But planes and helicopters needed to evacuate became stuck in the desert sand and needed to be destroyed while special forces awaited a backup rescue crew.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

He was the backup on varsity last season, getting to do one kickoff.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 13, 2026

In rural areas, if a tree falls onto the power lines, it can cause a blackout for one village, sometimes several, because there is no backup.

From Barron's Sep. 13, 2026

For bond investors, the backup in yields echoes the fall of 2023, when the 10-year yield also crossed over 4.9%, and even touched 5% briefly.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

Currently, she tours as a backup singer for country music star Brent Chisholm.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry

“We have supported the remaining customers in re-establishing their operations in alternate regions, using backups where available or implementing alternative solutions to mitigate the impact of inaccessible data,” Amazon said in its Tuesday update.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

Most of those coverage busts came from USC’s backups at the position, but it does beg questions about the depth in the Trojans’ defensive backfield.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 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

"Well," Chuck said, "The primary ran through the big satellite dish. It blew away in the storm. The rest of the backups were in the MAV."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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