That $80 million project is largely backed by city-issued industrial revenue bonds whose lower rate of interest will save the developer about $5 million, Mayor Koch said.

And in West Bengal, where the Communists have held sway, they have largely backed reform.

Germany, which succeeded in blocking a previous version of this proposal, is fighting the new initiative, too, largely backed by German companies, including Volkswagen.

Jessica Toth, his wife, sometimes sings harmony, and they're backed largely by acoustic instruments, but not entirely.

The insurance and securities industries have largely backed the current legislation even though insurance agents once vigorously opposed it.

President Bush has largely backed the Israeli raids while continuing to criticize Mr. Arafat.

The club was backed largely by Earl Barish.

That is because banks' deposit liabilities are largely backed by illiquid loans, making them vulnerable to runs and liquidity crises.

To support their album in 2011, the band went on a 31-date nationwide tour largely backed by fans.

Custodial sentences, not treatment, have been given and largely backed by the public.