backed
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
To make its point, the Future of Life Institute backed a satirical billboard campaign across San Francisco from a fake AI company, Replacement AI, that promises to replace humans in the job market.
Two balls into Australia's Plan B, one that reduced the series' best bowler in Starc to a battering ram, Brook backed away and almost top-edged a catch to the fielder lurking at third.
From BBC
Having moved into such a dominant position, Littler finished in style with a 147 checkout before letting out a roar as he turned to a crowd that had backed him throughout the final.
From BBC
Social Security benefits are financed primarily from payroll taxes rather than an investment pool, so the system isn’t backed by accumulated assets as are annuities.
They have backed players who have been found wanting in the biggest series.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
