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backed

[bakt] / bækt /


ADJECTIVE
supplied with a back
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Among those voters, 43% backed Becerra, 28% supported Hilton and 29% were undecided, the poll showed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Summary: Proton VPN offers a free plan with unlimited data, backed by strong encryption and Swiss privacy laws.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Broadcom said it will partner with Apollo Global Management and Blackstone’s credit and insurance business to launch a platform backed by an initial $35 billion to finance artificial-intelligence infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

His knowledge of the best strategies for various markets is encyclopedic, and it is backed by rigorous benchmark analysis.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

As the polar bear circled in closer to the snowmobile, Owen and George spiraled farther away, always keeping the bear in sight as they backed up.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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