backer

Example Sentences

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Beijing is wary of becoming over-reliant on any one country for energy and, as Russia's main economic backer, it remains in a strong position to negotiate on price.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

A former minister and Burnham backer said: "He has committed to the rules as they are. It is totally essential. He understands the cost of borrowing is a huge constraint on government."

From BBC • May 18, 2026

In any given year, that might include billionaire venture capitalist Steve Jurvetson, who was also an early Tesla and SpaceX backer and longtime Elon Musk ally, or Uber co-founder Garrett Camp.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

Musk was the biggest individual financial backer of OpenAI, contributing more than $44 million to the startup, according to court filings.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 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