How to Use backing in a Sentence

backing

noun

• 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

Last Updated: 21 Nov 2024