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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DayOne Data Centers, an AI infrastructure firm backed by Japanese investment conglomerate SoftBank, is seeking to raise up to $5 billion in a U.S. initial public offering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
When it came to labor, he’s always been the guy backed by the state labor unions.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026
Other measures backed by the Welsh government include improving the A465 for freight, such as providing facilities for HGVs.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
In Tokyo, ube importer Mercado said he backed the Philippine government's move, which he believed would protect the country's cultural heritage.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
The glowing head backed away, came forward once more.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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