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backer
[ bak-er ]
noun
- a person who supports or aids a person, cause, enterprise, etc.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- a person who bets on a competitor in a race or contest.
- canvas or other material used for backing.
backer
/ ˈ²úæ°ìÉ™ /
noun
- a person who gives financial or other support
- a person who bets on a competitor or contestant
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Example Sentences
Iran, Hezbollah's backer, is one of the group's main sources of funds, weapons and training.
Xi is portraying his country as a champion of free trade, a backer of multilateral institutions, and making comparisons with the world's other superpower which is seen as trashing both of these.
Among her backers, she was seen as a no-nonsense, straight-talking leader who had helped steer the department through ever-changing legal issues including traffic stops, press access and news events.
His backers would say he was able to push forward some modernisation.
But Skydance and its backers also agreed to pump $1.5 billion into Paramount’s battered balance sheet so the company can pay down debt.
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