backing

Example Sentences

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The U.S. has been scouring the globe for rare earths, backing projects from Africa to Australia in an effort to loosen Beijing’s grip on the industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Those same stadium-linked businesses backing the billboard blight initiative are also behind some of the city’s most visible and controversial digital advertising displays on stadium properties, which have changed Inglewood’s streetscape in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

That’s not the same as saying none of his backing was real, though.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

But Wall Street is backing the company to make a comeback with a raft of initiation notes on Monday.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Neel was already backing down the passageway as fast as he could.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins