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backup

[bak-uhp] / ˈbækˌʌp /


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Backup astronaut Bob Hines will train alongside the primary crew and could replace any astronaut unable to fly the mission.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Backup power provider Generac missed Street forecasts in its recent quarterly update, but has soared more than 63% so far this year.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Backup plans are being made, and in the immediate aftermath of such a decision from the court, expect to see a range of new Section 232 and 301 investigations and the leveraging of existing investigations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

Backup center Beaux Limmer allows Jalen Carter a free pass into the backfield and down goes Matthew Stafford for a nine-yard sack.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

Backup Tools Backups are important under any operating system.

From Debian GNU/Linux : Guide to Installation and Usage by Goerzen, John




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