backer

Example Sentences

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West Hollywood’s leaders are major backers of the K Line northern extension.

From Los Angeles Times

Last year, the startup began searching for a big backer to support its research agenda.

From The Wall Street Journal

Brittin's backers say it is a good mindset shift for the BBC to have a leader who doesn't see big tech as an enemy.

From BBC

The only reason they have been able to keep their house and pay for lawyers’ fees, their son’s education and her travel is robust fundraising by community members in Pennsylvania and other backers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wolf told The Times that none of Findraiser’s investors have business before Congress, but she declined to reveal the names of the backers.

From Los Angeles Times