backup
Example Sentences
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BACKUP: The Lions don’t view Orlovsky as a long-term solution at quarterback.
From Washington Times • Oct. 12, 2015
BOYKIN’S BACKUP: Asked who would be Boykin’s backup, Patterson said, “It’s open game right now.”
From Washington Times • Feb. 27, 2015
When he typed BACKUP, the computer responded by asking for the unknown password.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Oh, you do, do you?" rejoined Mrs. BACKUP, regally; "and who, may I ask, is ANN BRUMMET?"
From Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 37, December 10, 1870 by Various
He went slowly up the steps and into the entry just as Mrs. BACKUP, the landlady of the House, came out of her sitting-room.
From Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 37, December 10, 1870 by Various
Vocabulary lists containing backup
Computer Science and Technology - Introductory
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Computer Science and Technology - Middle School
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Computer Science and Technology - High School
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