back candidate

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to give your support to a candidate

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Examples (10)

  • The union announced they would back the new candidate in the election.
  • Several influential newspapers have decided to back the independent candidate.
  • It's risky for the corporation to publicly back a political candidate.
  • She is hoping that local businesses will back her candidate for mayor.
  • Last year, they backed a candidate who ultimately lost the race.
  • We need to back a candidate who truly represents our community's interests.
  • The party is divided on which candidate to back in the primaries.
  • Despite the controversy, he continued to back the same candidate.
  • The environmental group will only back a candidate with a strong green policy.
  • Why did you decide to back that particular candidate?