backed up

Example Sentences

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Traffic appeared to be backed up for miles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

But companies that have tested Mythos have since backed up its capabilities, with the US government, which had been in a legal dispute with Anthropic, eventually testing the model over security concerns.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“I backed up on my first two attempts at 6-9 and that messed me up,” Harel said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The win in Leeds backed up victories in Liverpool and Aberdeen in the past two weeks and has seen him open up a five-point advantage at the top of the standings.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The rain was heavy, and traffic into Santurce was backed up for miles because of floods.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago