How to Use backing in a Sentence

backing

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  • The tape has an adhesive backing.
  • The project has received financial backing from several investors.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Putin knows Ukraine has (still limited) backing from the U.S. and Europe.
    — Ian Bremmer, TIME, 27 June 2024
  • Regardless of backing by the big boys, Schweitzer still has plenty of bragging rights.
    — Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2023
  • The singer's trouble started about halfway through her set when her backing music was played at twice the speed.
    — EW.com, 14 Apr. 2024
  • The backing is lightweight and gentle against your skin without digging in.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2024
  • But the vast majority of the two-thirds bills are approved with the backing of GOP lawmakers.
    — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Lawmakers passed the plan one day after a tax package with both the Senate and Kelly’s backing failed in the House.
    — Jenna Barackman, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
  • The content can look quite realistic but have no factual backing.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024

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