backing

Example Sentences

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Speaking of coming home, Alsanawi says he's backing England to win the World Cup this year.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

This investment mirrors Nvidia’s strategy of backing ‘neoclouds’ like CoreWeave, which has drawn ‘circular financing’ concerns.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

When asked why WOW was backing initiatives apparently unrelated to its billboard network, Chief Executive Scott Krantz said the company is pushing for stadium operators to contribute more to the city.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

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

Mao offered moral support and—more important—the promise of military backing to his North Korean neighbors.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau