Back and Sanction

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Back verb - Be behind; approve of.

Usage example: I backed Kennedy in 1960

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Sanction is a synonym for back in support topic. In some cases you can use "Sanction" instead a verb "Back", when it comes to topics like approve.

Nearby Words: backward, backing, backed, backside, backwards

Sanction verb - To give official acceptance of as satisfactory.

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Back is a synonym for sanction in authorize topic. Sometimes you can use "Back" instead a verb "Sanction", if it concerns topics such as permit.

Nearby Words: sanctioned, sanctity, sanctioning

back player

sanction player

Godzilla Threshold: It takes the Time Lords coming back with the intention of finishing their Ultimate Sanction to make the Tenth Doctor pick up a gun.

Source: Recap / Doctor Who S30 E17-18 "The End of Time"
Plans were laid out for a sequel based off The Cat in the Hat Comes Back but never materialized as a direct result of the sanction from Mrs. Geisel.

Source: Franchise Killer / Film
Once the Soviets invade (with official sanction in Resistance and unofficial in CWC), the locals logically adapt an Occupiers out of Our Country stance, but have no political goals beyond getting their independence back.

Source: Video Game / Operation Flashpoint

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