Sentence examples for backed opponents from inspiring English sources

Andrew Lansley backed opponents to South Cambridgeshire District Council's plan to reopen Mettle Hill in Meldreth.

The union also has backed opponents of some of those now on the council.

The statistics emphasised the tightness of the encounter – both made 12 winners during the first set and Kanepi made one more unforced error than her loudly backed opponent.

During the Arab Spring in 2011, Saudi Arabia and Iran flexed their muscles, often backing opponents in countries with unrest.

Lewis and Fioretti could face difficulties raising campaign funds, because donors to Chicago mayoral campaigns typically are wary of backing opponents of powerful incumbents.

Iran supports the Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, while the Gulf Arab states have backed his opponents.

After the mayor persisted, he was pushed out of office by Mr. Suda, who was backed by opponents of consolidation.

In 1996, one of his allies was elected mayor of Salvador; until then, voters had backed his opponents.Pelourinho's economy remains fragile.

During the primary season, Fox backed Trump opponents Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz.

Schiff beat back opponents with a ripping, no-spin forehand.

But his side look like all good teams, happier when striving to knock back opponents.