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Tesla has backed away from its initial Optimus timeline of putting a commercial version to work into its own factories by the end of the year.
Ackman proposed a tax on personal loans backed by appreciated assets, when the loan amount is more than the basis of the investment.
The Civil Guard released a video showing officers with shovels, backed by rescue dogs, searching for the man swept up by the avalanche.
From Barron's
Some have backed the move to remove unqualified drivers who can’t read road signs.
From Los Angeles Times
What’s happened since: The state’s primary utility, Duke Energy, has backed off from some plans to rely more on clean energy and retire coal-fired power plants.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.