backer
Example Sentences
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When combined with state incentives that typically range from 20% to 40%, backers believe it would be enough to bring most Hollywood productions back to the U.S.
But Paramount has insisted that its foreign backers will only have passive roles and will not have board seats or any voting interest in the combined company.
From MarketWatch
Analysts say North Korea is receiving financial aid, military technology, food and energy supplies from Russia, helping Pyongyang reduce its reliance on its long-time backer China.
From Barron's
This has enabled Pyongyang to lessen dependence on its main long-term backer, China.
From Barron's
West Hollywood’s leaders are major backers of the K Line northern extension.
From Los Angeles Times
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