backer

Example Sentences

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That, in turn, spares those jurisdictions from going through the more cumbersome process of auctioning off the vehicles, backers of the bill said.

From Los Angeles Times

But like the rest of the economy, the sector was not spared the knock-on effects of the war, which began in October 2023 and led to staffing shortages and skittishness from would-be backers.

From Barron's

She and her husband were enthusiastic backers of the Cox Science Center and Aquarium’s expansion efforts and are listed on its website as capital campaign supporters.

From The Wall Street Journal

Another point of contention will be the Ukraine war, where Germany has been a strong backer of Kyiv since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion four years ago next week.

From Barron's

In addition to targeting his allies and backers, photographers who covered his court hearings and lawyers who represented him at trial have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms.

From Barron's