backer

Example Sentences

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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

While San Francisco is still far from its pre-pandemic peaks, backers say the program has brightened struggling retail areas.

From Los Angeles Times

Private credit funds are created by professional investors who raise cash from a group of backers, add leverage, and make loans to smaller companies.

From Barron's

They and other backers paid the Treasury Department about $2.5 billion when the deal closed in January and are set to make several additional payments until hitting the $10 billion total, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tuesday's summit host, France, is a strong backer.

From Barron's