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back up

verb

tr to support or assist
intr cricket (of a nonstriking batsman) to move down the wicket in readiness for a run as a ball is bowled
(of water) to accumulate
(of traffic) to become jammed behind an accident or other obstruction
computing to make a copy of (a data file), esp for storage in another place as a security copy
printing to print the second side of (a sheet)
intr,usually foll byon to repeat an action immediately

noun

a support or reinforcement
1. a reserve or substitute
2. ( as modifier )
  backup troops
1. musical accompaniment, esp for a pop singer
2. ( as modifier )
  backup singer
the overflow from a blocked drain or pipe
computing a file or set of files copied for security purposes

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Some of the posts, on Facebook or X, were made this year, others date back up to a decade.

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That would be backed up by a "robust security guarantee", according to US outlet Axios, presumably backed up by a "coalition of the willing" involving the UK, France but not the US.

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It found no evidence to back up the ambassador's claim, but relations between South Africa and the Biden administration remained strained.

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Through the art of falling and getting back up, these women challenge stereotypes, fight marginalisation and reclaim public spaces in both urban and rural areas.

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Maddie Feaunati's switch to number eight has been a huge success this campaign and with World Cup winner Alex Matthews now back up to speed, even a back row bench spot is hugely competitive.

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