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Meanings of backed in English

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Having a back or backing, usually of a specified type.

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Usage of backed in English
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So far this year, only six venture capital-backed companies have gone public.
Reuters
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson, speaking on Morning Report today, backed her position.
Radio NZ
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In March, Beijing backed stricter UN sanctions; September saw another nuclear test.
The Guardian
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American troops often passed through the area in then U.S.-backed South Vietnam.
Reuters
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The Senate health committee earlier this month backed 12 years of protection.
Reuters
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He said American weapons were also used in attacks by Iranian-backed paramilitaries.
Reuters
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MSCI's emerging market currency index backed off five month highs set yesterday.
Reuters
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Heart Foundation says: The guidelines are backed by years of medical research.
News.com.au
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Government forces backed by Saudi troops crushed the month-long revolt last year.
Reuters
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State-backed China Resources owns 165 health and beauty Vivo stores in China.
Reuters
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However, Microsoft is backed by a well established franchise position, Hartch said.
Reuters
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But Polisario wants a U.N.-backed referendum including on the question of independence.
Reuters
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To access government-backed loans, Congress must approve money to cover debt risk.
Reuters
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Taliban insurgents have often targeted workers on government and foreign-backed infrastructure projects.
Reuters
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The asset-backed security proposal is open until Nov. 15 for public comment.
Reuters
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Flutter investors backed the deal by a similar majority earlier this week.
The Irish Times
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