backing
Example Sentences
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Indeed, when asked who they were backing to top the table on 16 May, both pundits agreed.
From BBC
Becerra noted that veteran GOP strategist Mike Murphy, co-director of the USC Center for the Political Future, which is a sponsor of the debate, is assisting an independent expenditure committee backing Mahan.
From Los Angeles Times
To make sure nobody would ever accuse him of backing youth sports for the sake of his own business, the money came with one condition.
Children should be screened for cholesterol and other lipids once between ages 9 and 11, backing an existing recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
The result showed 85% of those who took part in the ballot backing the move.
From BBC
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