backed
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- half-backed adjective
- well-backed adjective
Etymology
Origin of backed
Example Sentences
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From the outset, she aligned with the populist wing, having advised Vice President JD Vance during his time in the Senate, where he backed aggressive antitrust enforcement, particularly against big tech.
The government has backed plans for many more to be built to help turn the UK into an "AI superpower", despite the large amounts of electricity needed to run them, including from gas-powered generators.
From BBC
Brook also backed leading pace bowler Jofra Archer, who conceded 48 runs from his four overs after being hit for 42 in the win over Nepal on Sunday.
From BBC
They backed up Sunday's astonishing comeback victory at champions Liverpool by taking apart Fulham in the first half on Wednesday night.
From BBC
Documents reveal the granular details of Leon Black’s net worth, from 69 bank accounts to a $484 million loan backed by his art collection.
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