plural backings
1
: something forming a back
a tape with adhesive backing
2
b
: the music that is played along with someone who is singing or playing the main tune : the music that accompanies the lead musician
… she plans to record the songs with the backing of an orchestra.—
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c
: endorsement especially of a warrant by a magistrate
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Examples of backing in a Sentence
The tape has an adhesive backing.
The project has received financial backing from several investors.
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Along with the financial backing that came with new ownership, the new CEO, Jorgenson, took measures to improve Scribe Media’s financial health.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
But after a vote by the 88-member GOP caucus Saturday, Republican Rep. David Cook of Mansfield emerged with the backing of at least 56 lawmakers.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
In a subsequent court filing, Murray said the Onion’s bid was valued at $7 million when factoring in the backing of the Sandy Hook families.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
The real prize would be to get either the involvement or the backing of the Socialists for the new government – their involvement would mean a rupture with the far left but would leave a more solid government.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
But after a vote by the 88-member GOP caucus Saturday, Republican Rep. David Cook of Mansfield emerged with the backing of at least 56 lawmakers.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
In a subsequent court filing, Murray said the Onion’s bid was valued at $7 million when factoring in the backing of the Sandy Hook families.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
The real prize would be to get either the involvement or the backing of the Socialists for the new government – their involvement would mean a rupture with the far left but would leave a more solid government.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Backing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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backing
noun
back·ing
ˈbak-iŋ 
1
: something forming a back
2
Medical Definition
backing
noun
back·ing
ˈbak-iŋ
: the metal portion of a dental crown, bridge, or similar structure to which a porcelain or plastic tooth facing is attached
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