backing

Example Sentences

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Ditto Steyer, though he’s got a much higher profile and backing from several key unions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Things would soon get positively feral as Karol’s backing rock band, composed entirely of women, shredded through the outro of the song “TQG,” giving it a heavy metal edge.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

After years of research by Forestry England into appropriate environments, and a successful re-enforcement of the species along the Scottish border, the government is now backing a parallel project in Northumberland.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

“Any indication that there is some kind of resolution and that Iran is backing off their maximalist demands would be welcome by the oil market,” Cahill says.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“It’s really not a good time,” I said, backing away before she could drag me into her apartment by force.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros