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backup

[bak-uhp] / ˈbækˌʌp /


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Having a portfolio that is 100% in individual stocks sounds about as risky to me as you can get, especially at 73, with no partner for backup, and living in seemingly permanent economic instability.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The superstars the Knicks wanted always shot them down, and the backup plans they settled for never delivered.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

A few weeks later, back on tour, Grohl jumped onstage to help sing backup on a few tracks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Cummins’ AI-related business—supplying backup power for data centers —has sent the stock’s valuation to levels not seen in a decade.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The girls stand behind me protectively, like backup dancers.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio




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