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backing
noun
The act of providing approval and support
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ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ)
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noun
The act of providing approval and support
“His vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives”
noun
Something forming a back that is added for strengthening
noun
Financial resources provided to make some project possible
“The foundation provided support for the experiment”
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His vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives
The foundation provided support for the experiment
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