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“The team would need to have a strong mandate to guarantee access to sites and personnel,” possibly backed up by the threat of force if Tehran didn’t comply, Albright said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

The band also backed Mickie Hennessey, who later turned a Sen-penned song into a professional singing contract in South Africa.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The automotive safety company, which makes air bags and seat belts, backed its full-year outlook and said its fiscal first-quarter earnings were stronger than expected.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

STOCKHOLM—Autoliv ALV 1.99%increase; green up pointing triangle backed full-year guidance despite highlighting the difficulty in fully assessing the impact of evolving geopolitical challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Lily, Cat, and Chicken waved from the side deck as Mom backed up onto Ocean Road.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn