31.   And in terms of his financial backing, Brill said he was secure.

32.   And it boasts the considerable financial backing and guidance of John Doerr, the influential venture capitalist.

33.   Another party official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the three strongest contenders are Boston, Atlanta, and Chicago, because of their potential financial backing.

34.   Another major subway construction project was given higher priority, and more financial backing, than many transit experts outside the MTA had expected.

35.   Armed with the financial backing of Hoosier Tire, Sitton devised a plan for the Southwest Modified Association.

36.   As late as last year, the group received most of its financial backing from tobacco companies.

37.   As of Sunday evening, however, Enron had yet to line up the financial backing needed to restore that confidence.

38.   At Keystone, he had the huge financial backing and distribution force of new parent First Union Corp.

39.   At the same time, the South often lacked financial backing for development.

40.   At the meeting, representatives of Trump said the developer and casino operator already has the financial backing of Taiwanese investors and U.S. financial institutions for a bid.