as in assisting
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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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order to prevent city police from assisting federal agents.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
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Nagle was assisting a teacher when her nose was broken by a student in August 2023.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Trump officials said the prosecution was politically motivated and hindered Adams from aiding in the administration's immigration enforcement plans.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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This includes a coordinated donation to the Secret Witness program, which offers rewards for tips aiding the investigation.—
Stepheny Price , Julia Bonavita , Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Part of the presentation focused on helping people overcome their fear of being ostracized for having plants seen as too wild.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the box office hits, Disney has also had an important presence on Broadway, helping to clean up Times Square and bolster the image of Broadway and New York City as a family-friendly destination.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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For decades, the CDC has been the backbone of global health partnerships, supporting Africa in the fight against HIV/AIDS, malaria, Ebola and now COVID-19.—
Stan Chu Ilo,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Backstopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backstopping. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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