backed

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The Emirati dirham is pegged to the dollar and backed by foreign-currency reserves of $270 billion, but the war has put it under pressures from capital-flight risks, stock-market volatility and other disruptions, analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Today, it is primarily backed by China’s Geely Holding, which provides financial support to offset Polestar’s high cash burn.

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

The list of candidates backed by a minority shareholder PLG Holding and former CEO Luigi Lovaglio, who was pushed out by the departing board in recent weeks, unexpectedly prevailed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Mrs. Clarke backed out of the room with remarkable speed.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood