backstop

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First, a reminder of how we got here: The IMF was created in 1945 when the world was on the gold standard and there was a need to backstop industrial countries facing temporary balance-of-payment issues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Flight attendant unions and advocacy groups for airline executives, recognizing the warning signs, have repeatedly begged the federal government to figure out a funding backstop for TSA salaries.

From Slate • Mar. 24, 2026

But it’s unclear how long that backstop can last.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

Carney was flying to India on Thursday to seek closer trade ties, as part of his strategy to backstop Canada's economy should free trade with the US collapse.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

I look over at Webb by the backstop.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner