backed

Example Sentences

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The public debt generally is unsecured but it’s effectively backed by the BDC loan portfolios.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

OpenAI recently backed away from an early version of its Instant Checkout feature in favor of directing users to the retailers to complete the purchase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Coltherd said he knew of other people who had placed bets, including one person who meant to put £5 on Changemyluck but mistakenly backed the winner.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Either way, Emma has backed herself into a corner and hopes that honesty and context will be her saving grace.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

At one point she’d decided to climb to the ground, but when she saw the view over the edge, she instantly got dizzy and backed away.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti