backed
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of backed
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at back 1, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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The proposal, backed by Gulf states, includes voluntary funding from regional countries and the shipping and oil industries, the officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Air Liquide backed its outlook for the year, remaining confident in its ability to increase its operating margin by 1 percentage point and deliver recurring net profit growth at constant exchange rates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Thousands of firefighters, backed by specialised water-bombing aircraft have been battling the blazes and the clouds of toxic smoke.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Beverley, her husband and other families are campaigning for changes to funeral parlour regulations, backed by a number of lawmakers.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Celia and I backed up against the wall.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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