backstop

Example Sentences

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What’s Next: Paramount victory is helped by the willingness of billionaire Larry Ellison to backstop the deal and give his son David, Paramount’s CEO, the prize he wanted.

From Barron's

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

Private credit has grown rapidly in recent years — approaching $2 trillion — and it has never been tested through a full recession or financial-market stress without the backstop of the U.S.

From MarketWatch

Carney has made boosting commerce with Europe and Asia cornerstones of his strategy to backstop Canada's economy, should free trade with Washington collapse.

From Barron's

The fund is a backstop for the Hong Kong dollar's currency peg to the greenback.

From Barron's