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They backed him when the Sandinistas tried to establish their own Cuban-inspired dictatorship.

When the oars on one side are pulled, and those on the other are backed, the boat is made to turn on its own water.

Eventually he was thrust from his high position by an intrigue set on foot by German courtiers and backed by foreign influence.

Before our little party had taken six steps into the room, Zoe stood like a pointer; and Fanny backed.

All readers will enjoy her wit and humor, which is backed up with much sound sense.

He backed to his chair and sat down, taking up a book and slamming it back on the table.