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Lawmakers in the lower house voted overwhelmingly against him, but enough Senators backed his appointment for it to be approved.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The survey found that 21% of likely voters backed Becerra, who also served in Congress and as California’s attorney general, while 15% backed Steyer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Ostrover and Lipschultz had taken out personal loans backed by around 76 million shares, raising concerns about potential margin calls and continued downward pressure on the stock.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

This is where smart diplomacy, backed by a credible, proportionate threat of force, sometimes comes in handy.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Roz backed away as the polar bear stalked toward her.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown