How to Use backing in a Sentence

backing

noun

• The tape has an adhesive backing.
• The project has received financial backing from several investors.
• But that statement was made without the backing of conclusive evidence.
  — Michelle Garcia, CNN, 4 Nov. 2022
• But it was considered likely to pass anyway with wide Democratic backing.
  — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
• Well, the group has secured the backing (and signatures) of some pretty heavy hitters within Europe’s tech scene.
  — Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
• In fact, many had come just for Dylan, whose latest album—featuring an electric backing band and just two protest songs—sounded properly like rock.
  — Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
• Restoring Roe voters' support for Democrats has grown, with 89% backing Democrats now, up from before the election.
  — Stefan Becket, Kathryn Watson, Caroline Linton, CBS News, 9 Nov. 2022
• Stitch these pieces to top of the tree trunk to form backing.
  — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2023
• Bowser said the bill had the backing of the full D.C. Council.
  — Michael Brice-Saddler, Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2023
• This new approach has the backing of at least one major venue in the state.
  — Angelique Gingras, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2024
• David Bowie backing singer Linda Lewis has died at the age of 72.
  — Spin Staff, SPIN, 5 May 2023
• And with the backing of the Gotham, as well as Apple and Google, plans are moving full steam ahead.
  — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 5 Dec. 2022
• Finneas was once again by her side, as well as her backing band.
  — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2024
• Keep in Mind This rug, even with a non-slip backing, still manages to move around on the floor a bit.
  — Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2024
• The AfD has seen a surge in its support this year, helped in large part by strong backing in the east of the country.
  — Patrick Smith, NBC News, 4 Aug. 2023
• For the performance, Feist was joined by a full backing band.
  — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2023
• The backing is the latest in what has been a slow start of endorsements for Mr. Trump.
  — Natalie Andrews, WSJ, 4 Apr. 2023
• The sound mix improved as the show went on, with the 10-piece band and three backing singers adding to the show’s vitality.
  — Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2023
• McQuillin had the backing of the parental rights group Moms for Liberty.
  — Taylor Penley, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2022
• There has been vocal backing for the union from leading Democrats.
  — Tom Krisher and David Koenig The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2023
• Peel away the backing on a magnetic sheet and press a paint chip to the adhesive.
  — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2023
• Publicly at least, Licht has had the backing of his boss, Warner Bros.
  — Paul Farhi, Jeremy Barr, Anchorage Daily News, 12 May 2023
• The new backing meant the indie could staff up, get a slightly roomier office, and roll the dice on more projects.
  — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024
• Stein had the backing of 7% of double haters, while West was supported by 6%.
  — Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
• This coir doormat has a medium pile and has a 100% latex backing to help keep it in place.
  — Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2023
• With Musk’s backing gone, Altman had to find more money—fast.
  — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 19 Nov. 2023
• Expulsion requires the backing of two-thirds of the members.
  — Ray Stern, USA TODAY, 14 June 2023
• The Socialists will still need to earn the backing of other parties to put Illa in charge.
  — Joseph Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2024
• The makings are attached to a backing and hung proudly around the neck for homecoming events.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2024
• The mums used hundreds of feet of ribbon, and the class had to scavenge for a piece of cardboard big enough to be the backing for the mums, senior Neely Smith told NewsWest 9.
  — Sasha Richie, Dallas News, 15 Sep. 2023

Last Updated: 2 Jan 2025