backer
Example Sentences
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Saudi Arabia, the main backer of Yemen's internationally recognised government, said Thursday that Yemeni separatists should return territory seized recently, adding that it seeks to deescalate tensions within the government camp.
From Barron's
Since early Thursday, BNP backers started gathering in the capital, plastering the streets with banners and festoons bearing images of Rahman.
From Barron's
Much of the money Brockman allegedly hid stemmed from his investments in private-equity firm Vista Equity Partners, which he helped launch as an early backer of the firm.
However he is starting to gain plenty of backers elsewhere, having secured a management deal with the same team who look after Glasgow electropop singer Joesef.
From BBC
Gary moved on to found Global Crossing in 1997, persuading backers to fund an ambitious plan to thread new fiber across the Atlantic Ocean.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
