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well-backed

  • a word derived from backed.
    backed
    adjective
    having a back, backing, setting, or support (often used in combination).

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Norrie was again well-backed at Melbourne Park, having enjoyed some of the best crowd support of his career during his second round win over American Emilio Nava.

From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2026

Good winner at Leopardstown in December, third in the Ultima Chase at Cheltenham and well-backed in the build-up to this.

From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2024

The creation of Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte, this event will attract nearly 50 players, a mix of very well-heeled businessmen and very well-backed poker pros.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 24, 2012

The clue that the selection was expected to improve significantly at the Midlands track came in the market as he went off the well-backed 9-4 favourite on his first venture at six furlongs.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 4, 2010

The vociferous and well-backed Jordan took the hint.

From Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln A Short Story of One of the Makers of Mediaeval England by Charles L. (Charles Latimer) Marson