backing

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Though it is a newer face in the industry—operating in the shadow of pioneers like Boston Dynamics, which has a two-decade head start—Agility can distinguish itself through the backing of high-profile clients.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

With the defence backing off, Ali Olwan ran from the halfway line to the penalty area before expertly curling the ball in off the post to give Jordan their first World Cup goal.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Significant federal backing has lent strong credibility to IBM’s quantum program, helping to fuel the stock’s recent gains.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Leading ally of the PM Nick Thomas-Symonds has said he is backing Andy Burnham to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Francis looked for numbers on the mailboxes, nosing into one false trail after another and backing out again, cursing, grinding the gears.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt