backing

Example Sentences

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Alberta has until July 1 to submit a pipeline proposal, but some watchers are skeptical due to a lack of investor backing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Because of all that, I am backing Brentford here.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Plus, “OpenAI—despite its capital backing and strategic intent—likely doesn’t offer the same delivery capacity, global footprint, or operational infrastructure required to execute complex multiyear AI programs independently,” he writes.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, which is backing Bass, spent $221,000 in connection with the ad, according to a filing with the city Ethics Commission.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

He was confident he could frighten North Vietnam into backing down.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin