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backing
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noun
the act of providing approval and support
his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives
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noun
something forming a back that is added for strengthening
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noun
(= support)
financial resources provided to make some project possible
the foundation provided support for the experiment
run
Verb
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To function (said of a machine).
The car runs well.
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To flee.
He ran from the cops.
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If you run a place, you manage it.
He ran the hotel together with his beloved wife.
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He had run all the way from Dallas.
run
Noun
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A trip made by a runner; compare to walk.
I’m going for a run.
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A run in baseball is when a batter safely touches home plate.
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A run in cricket is scored when the batsmen run between the two wickets.
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An unbroken course of performances or showings.
The musical had a long run on Broadway.