backing

Example Sentences

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With her party winning 30 out of the 57 seats in parliament, Fernández is expected to have more backing in the legislature than her predecessor in office.

From BBC

King Charles has been an advocate for building links between communities and the restaurant's supporters are calling for his backing to protect it as "a living piece of shared cultural history".

From BBC

"I was with a client today who said Asda was asking for this investment for promotions. The client said I'm walking away. What they asked for is too much. I'm backing another horse."

From BBC

Last year, he frequently cautioned against cutting rates too aggressively, but wound up backing the three rate reductions that the Fed opted for between September and December.

From The Wall Street Journal

Skevington’s boots clomp on the ladder as he starts backing down, a cage in one hand.

From Literature