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[ noun ] the act of providing approval and support
Synonyms Examples "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives" Used in print (Douglas Ashford, "Elections in Morocco: Progress...)As the more conservative group with strong backing from wealthy businessmen , the U.M.C.I.A. was generally favored against the more progressive , labor based U.N.F.P. The newer party campaigned heavily , while the older , more confident party expected the Moroccan merchants and small_businessmen to support them as they had done for many years . (W. E. B. DuBois, Worlds of Color....)The backing from the white town was greater and there was little publicity . |
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[ noun ] something forming a back that is added for strengthening
Synonyms Used in print (1961 Research Highlights of the National Bureau of...)Spherical concave backing surfaces support the diaphragm when excessive pressures are applied and prevent the stresses within the diaphragm from exceeding the elastic limit . Related terms |
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[ noun ] financial resources provided to make some project possible
Synonyms Examples "the foundation provided support for the experiment" |
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