backed

Example Sentences

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The same source described her position on Sir Keir as "extraordinary," arguing that she could have backed him, and then urged him to go further on more powers and increased funding.

From BBC

Under the deal, which the US backed last year, the UK would transfer sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius and lease back a joint UK-US military base on the largest island, Diego Garcia.

From BBC

Then, in January, the government rolled out a new food pyramid backed by major medical groups, with steak near the very top.

From The Wall Street Journal

The fight is backed by Turki Alalshikh - chairman of Saudi's General Sports Authority - under the Ring Magazine banner.

From BBC

He later backed hundreds of start-ups in electronics, computers, and biotech.

From Barron's