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He recalled chatting with Graham one day and asking him point-blank why he had backed Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan for the Supreme Court.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Darline Graham, backed by President Trump, is to serve as interim replacement for several months to finish her brother’s term.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The zoo's call for changes to apps was backed at the time by more than 80 attractions including the Eden Project, RHS Gardens, Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Blenheim Palace.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Like AltaMed, the union has also backed the mayor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Dodger reared up and backed into a portable grill beside the pool before Akira could grab his reins.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
