backed

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California Medical Assn. spokesperson Erin Mellon said the group met with candidates and backed Swalwell “based on the information available to us” at the time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The automotive safety company, which makes air bags and seat belts, backed its full-year outlook and said its fiscal first-quarter earnings were stronger than expected.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Speaking after the match, Diaz said he had a clear view of the Camavinga incident and backed the referee's call.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Another big Pentagon supplier, L3Harris, agreed in mid-January to ramp up production and spin off its missiles business into a new public company backed by a $1 billion Pentagon investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

I backed away, stepping on one plant, shaking the edge of my skirt where the plant had left a smear of brownish ooze.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff