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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

California Medical Assn. spokesperson Erin Mellon said the group met with candidates and backed Swalwell “based on the information available to us” at the time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 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

Another big Pentagon supplier, L3Harris, agreed in mid-January to ramp up production and spin off its missiles business into a new public company backed by a $1 billion Pentagon investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

I pulled up the edge of my petticoat to cover my nose and backed against the wall of the house.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff