backing

Example Sentences

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The comments came despite the US Department of State giving its official backing to the UK government's plan a day earlier.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The Pentagon Press Association has filed friend-of-the-court briefs backing the Times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Last year, state officials told The Times the state “isn’t backing down” on its plans.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The reform has the backing of governors from the Andean provinces, who would have greater latitude to green-light mining projects.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

If Bobby would give her a letter saying that he was interested in playing a match, she told him she’d see whether she could secure backing.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady