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Example Sentences

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Ackman proposed a tax on personal loans backed by appreciated assets, when the loan amount is more than the basis of the investment.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Civil Guard released a video showing officers with shovels, backed by rescue dogs, searching for the man swept up by the avalanche.

From Barron's

Some have backed the move to remove unqualified drivers who can’t read road signs.

From Los Angeles Times

What’s happened since: The state’s primary utility, Duke Energy, has backed off from some plans to rely more on clean energy and retire coal-fired power plants.

From Salon

The initiative is backed by President Emmanuel Macron, who said earlier this month that parliament should start debating such a proposal in January.

From Barron's