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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This study presents boron isotopes as in situ tracers for studying glass dissolution mechanisms, assisting in predicting contaminant releases during waste glass-aqueous solution interactions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
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Palantir is a government contractor assisting the Pentagon in executing Project Maven.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Late afternoon is an alternative time for cutting flowers, as plants have accumulated energy during the day, aiding in longer-lasting freshness.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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Some judges have fought back against the policy, allegedly aiding migrants' escape after hearings.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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By platforming industry experts and passionate entrepreneurs, Ducard is helping Pinterest expand into new arenas.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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But the possibility of a rookie second-rounder helping a hapless franchise to the bottom of the Play-In Tournament is too low stakes.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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While there has been vocal backlash and criticism of De Niro’s remarks, people have also shared posts on social media supporting his comments.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Aging can also contribute, as the supporting tissues of the anal canal naturally weaken over time.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Backstopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backstopping. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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