backing

Example Sentences

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New polling from YouGov suggests growing support for nuclear energy in Scotland, with the majority of people now backing it as part of the country's energy supply.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Forget that 2004 incident where she got caught singing over a backing track in an appearance on “Saturday Night Live.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Throughout the album, for spoken and sung elements alike, there is appropriately lean backing from notably skilled musicians.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

While his backing was hardly unequivocal, this week Hopkinson stressed Newcastle were currently "not having those conversations" about a change of manager.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“Well, it’s important to have all food groups,” I respond quickly, backing away.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer