Backing (Noun)
Meaning 1
Something forming a back that is added for strengthening.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
Financial resources provided to make some project possible; "the foundation provided support for the experiment".
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Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
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Meaning 3
The act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The popular actress received public backlash for her outspoken backing of the divisive politician.
- The team received strong backing from the city's mayor during their campaign to build a new stadium.
- The famous director gave her wholehearted backing to the aspiring screenwriter's project.
- His outspoken backing of the minority party has garnered significant media attention in recent weeks.
- Her high-profile backing of several successful tech startups earned her the reputation as a shrewd investor.