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The company had a significant drop this month after it said a potential tenant has backed out of an agreement to provide $150 million in construction funding.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was backed by the Pope, who called the statement "very important" and urged all Catholics and "people of goodwill, to listen carefully" to it.

From BBC

Last year, a driver backed into his 12-year-old Yukon XL at a stop sign and drove off.

From MarketWatch

Opponents initially called for Constance to stand down, then for Swinney to sack her – however the first minister backed his colleague.

From BBC

Complaints from commentators and pundits that England have frequently bowled too short are backed up by comparing the sides' accuracy on hitting a good length - defined as 5-7m from the stumps.

From BBC