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In 1951, Rollins was backed by the Modern Jazz Quartet for his first record under his own name.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The oil-rich country remains divided between a UN-recognised government based in its capital, Tripoli, and the eastern administration in Benghazi backed by the Haftars.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The venture is backed by Western LNG, which counts Blackstone Energy Transition Partners as a major investor, and is also co-owned by a local indigenous group, Nisga’a Nation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The government has not backed the RSPB's proposals, but says it will work with the shooting sector and others to explore wider measures, including licensing.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The job, in effect, was to say “yes” every time some Wall Street trader asked him if he’d like to insure—and so, in effect, purchase—a billion-dollar pile of bonds backed by consumer loans.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis