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“The track record of memecoins has been rocky at best, and it was not clear that this issue had either the backer or the timing to buck that trend.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026

Kendall had been a key backer of Democrat Andrew Jackson in the 1828 election, having defected from Henry Clay’s Whigs.

From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026

Marc Stad, the founder of Dragoneer Investment Group, is acquiring a controlling stake in the Minnesota Timberwolves and a group led by venture capitalist and OpenAI backer Vinod Khosla is acquiring the Seattle Seahawks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

Germany, a key backer of Ukraine in its fight against Russia, has reported suspicious drone sightings at sensitive sites, including the discovery in August of an explosive-laden drone at Leipzig airport.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 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

Musk had unusual demands for Boring’s investors, which include a slew of his longtime backers.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

But there was broad political consensus that cuts would be wrong – just 5% of Labour voters, 7% of Conservatives and 11% of Reform UK backers said they supported cuts to those payments.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

The bill’s backers are hopeful it will wriggle through this legislative session and land on the governor’s desk.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026

ATL Partners and Lead Edge Capital will retain a stake in the Austin, Texas-based company, among Arrive’s other early backers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

“Now then, as promised, we should discuss putting together a small group of backers to invest seed money in your show.”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein