well-backed
- a word derived from backed.
Example Sentences
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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
But he set a perfect pace from the front on the well-backed Gregory to secure his 78th Royal Ascot winner, which he celebrated with his trademark flying dismount.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2023
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
If no such factor was stated but the horse was well-backed and won, there would be hideous consequences for those concerned.
From The Guardian • Jul. 8, 2011
He could not get his committee together to consider the well-backed Direct Primary bill, let alone the worthy but not politically supported local option measure.
From Story of the Session of the California Legislature of 1909 by Hichborn, Franklin
