backer

Example Sentences

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The Swiss will vote Sunday on replacing men's current military service requirement with a compulsory civic duty for all, with backers and opponents both claiming to be championing women's rights.

From Barron's

Robinhood’s backers say the firm has been unfairly targeted by its critics, becoming a kind of industry punching bag held responsible for individuals’ investment decisions and broader shifts in the market.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company and its backers cited forecasts that suggested all the land-based mines in the world are not equipped to meet the demand spurred by EV production.

From Washington Post

But the Hamas military wing has been drifting closer to Iran, a main backer of Assad.

From Washington Times

Hopes were furthered when Saudi Arabia and its powerful rival Iran - the Houthis' main backer - agreed last month to restore relations after a bitter seven-year rift.

From BBC