backing

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With growth on track, averaging more than six percent over the decade, Wadagni and Benin won the backing of international investors.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Though several of the lawmakers had not planned on backing either candidate, they’re reconsidering, driven by anger at Swalwell and frustration that other qualified women, Lt.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Things would soon get positively feral as Karol’s backing rock band, composed entirely of women, shredded through the outro of the song “TQG,” giving it a heavy metal edge.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The comments came despite the US Department of State giving its official backing to the UK government's plan a day earlier.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

When I was at last backing her into the shafts, Dad called me over to the barn door.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck