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backstop

[bak-stop] / ˈbækˌstɒp /


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Crypto firms are racing to backstop the industry’s biggest decentralized lender after North Korea-linked hackers absconded with $190 million from the platform.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Most of that can be invested, but he may need to set aside a chunk to backstop Berkshire’s huge property and casualty insurance operations.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Habeas was once supposed to provide a federal backstop when state courts failed.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

If all goes well in the industry, private insurers might be happy to offer factories their coverage without a state backstop and developers and lenders may no longer insist upon that extra layer of protection.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Then I wait for all the Renegades to be by the backstop.

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




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