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backer

[bak-er] / ˈbæk ər /


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Germany, a key backer of Ukraine in its fight against Russia, has reported suspicious drone sightings at sensitive sites, including the discovery in August of an explosive-laden drone at Leipzig airport.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

It has become a backer to those that rely on its chips, providing some funding to the likes of OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceX to help continue the costly buildout of AI infrastructure.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

Sir Chris Hoy meets employees from Tour de 4 backer ScottishPower for a special training session at Bellahouston Park, Glasgow.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, on a visit to Australia, supported security cooperation with key defence backer Washington and neighbour Seoul.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

I acted in the capacity of backer, or best-man, to the bridegroom; while a little limp pew-opener in a soft bonnet like a baby’s, made a feint of being the bosom friend of Miss Skiffins.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

The bill’s backers are hopeful it will wriggle through this legislative session and land on the governor’s desk.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

Moreton trades from accounts managed on behalf of various institutional backers, but it is collecting money for a fund to bet on El Niño-related disruption.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

Thanks to several shadowy backers, three days later, according to my source inside the courthouse, on Saturday, Aug. 8, at 12:35 p.m.,

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

He is the second man to be arrested over the plot, which has strained relations between Kyiv and Berlin - one of the key European backers for Ukraine's war effort.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

“Now then, as promised, we should discuss putting together a small group of backers to invest seed money in your show.”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein




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