backing

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By Saturday, as an urgent rescue mission was under way to find a missing U.S. aviator whose aircraft was shot down in Iran, the president showed no signs of backing down on the new strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The test lasted about 70 minutes, allowing them to practice approaching and backing away from part of the rocket, which served as a reference point for Orion’s movements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Dar returned to Islamabad on Wednesday with Chinese backing for Pakistan's diplomatic efforts, which saw foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey meet in the Pakistani capital last weekend.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

No one needed his blessing to enter the race, or his backing to sustain their candidacy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Standing near his own tent, Bruce watched the oncoming cloud, holding a bag of marshmallows, popping them in his mouth one at a time, and backing away slowly.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone