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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ISS also backed “say on climate” proposals requiring companies to detail plans to reduce emissions.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
The semiconductor manufacturer also is moving into the quantum space, unveiling Thursday a business called Quantum Technology Solutions backed by a prospective $375 million award from the U.S. government.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Raman has since backed away from the ban.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
The medical device company said year-to-date organic revenue growth, excluding InnovaMatrix, was up 4.8% and backed its full-year guidance.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Bonds backed by floating-rate mortgages received higher ratings than bonds backed by fixed-rate ones—which was why the percentage of subprime mortgages with floating rates had risen, in the past five years, from 40 to 80.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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