Sentence examples for broad backing for the from inspiring English sources

But as a close and sympathetic follower of events in the United States, he is thought unlikely to reverse the Conservatives' broad backing for the war in Iraq.

The eye-catching efficiency savings were instrumental in winning the CBI's broad backing for the Budget, while also winning the backing of frontline public service unions such as the GMB.

But there is broad backing for the appointment of the current labour minister and mother of seven.

Along with the successful appearances made by Eu and Isabel in São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul provinces from November 1884 to March 1885, there was every indication of broad backing for the monarchy among the Brazilian population.

That suggests broad backing for one of the most crucial steps: a universal background check for all gun buyers, even when buying from private citizens.

The broad backing for L.A. Unified's new approach was reflected by the school board members, administrators, school police, a teacher union leader, a Juvenile Court judge and community activists who attended the announcement at Manual Arts on Tuesday.

Phil Mendelson, an at-large city councilman, said Mr. Fenty had won broad backing for his efforts to improve the schools but needlessly cut into that support by being too secretive.

Mr. Obama's ability to muster broad backing for immediate action was harmed by the British vote, leaving only France promising cooperation.

In Israel, a poll indicated broad backing for Mr. Sharon's military operation and growing support for the prime minister.

But Mr. Klein promised broad backing for an approach to draft international standards.

There now appears to be broad backing for national legislation that would guarantee that private companies could transmit over state-owned grids and that would enhance legal protections for private investments in power generation.