as in to aid
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end
the Nobel-winning geneticist was of course backstopped in his research by a team of highly talented assistants
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Recent Examples of backstop
The bad news is that in recent years, declining interest rates and recessions have often gone hand in hand as the Fed tries to backstop Wall Street and Main Street: Seven out of 11 periods of sustained rate cutting since 1980 have coincided with recessions, according to research by Hartford Funds.
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Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2024
These discussions took place well before the onset of digital services taxes, though Tom would not be surprised that so many foreign governments have turned to DSTs, ostensibly to backstop their corporate income tax regimes.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
The viewpoints, even if there is conflict, will enhance the dialogue and backstop the audit from becoming an empty shell.
—Kathleen Hurley, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
Perhaps this indicates a lack of familiarity with Biden’s performance in the debate, which backstops his support.
—Philip Bump, Washington Post, 11 July 2024
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Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2024
These discussions took place well before the onset of digital services taxes, though Tom would not be surprised that so many foreign governments have turned to DSTs, ostensibly to backstop their corporate income tax regimes.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
The viewpoints, even if there is conflict, will enhance the dialogue and backstop the audit from becoming an empty shell.
—Kathleen Hurley, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
Perhaps this indicates a lack of familiarity with Biden’s performance in the debate, which backstops his support.
—Philip Bump, Washington Post, 11 July 2024
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The lawyer's tenure as a public servant—specifically at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office—will likely aid in her defense of Mangione.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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This likely aids in hunting and finding their way around under the ice.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
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These systems assist entire teams, from designers and front-end developers to marketers and content writers, instructing them on how to create a cohesive experience for the user and ensure visual consistency.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The sheriff’s office said a coordinated search of the area involved dozens of volunteers, deputies, and personnel from several assisting agencies.David Chiu, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The premium tax credit is a refundable credit that helps eligible individuals and families cover the premiums for their ACA health insurance.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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One of the founders of U.S. Steel, and a key figure in the creation of General Electric, Morgan, who helped President Grover Cleveland avert a national financial disaster, in 1895, by defending the gold standard, didn’t have much patience for those who felt there were things that couldn’t get done.Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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They are designed to promote certain goals such as economic development, innovation, and supporting underrepresented groups in business.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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In August 2024, the United States, also a major plastic and oil producer, announced a surprising policy shift by now committing to support limits on plastic production as well.Susan Solomon, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Backstop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backstop. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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