71.   Financial backing for mergers-and acquisitions is also in demand, he said.

72.   Financial backing for the dig by Emory assured the museum a portion of the artifacts recovered.

73.   Five years later, at his behest and with his financial backing, the village created a Historic District Board, which regulates construction in designated areas.

74.   Formerly known as HomePriceCheck.com, Boston-based Domania.com went online this month with financial backing from CMGI Corp.

75.   Four losing Democrats, three of them incumbents, ran with endorsements and financial backing from environmental groups.

76.   For many years, a review of election records showed, he has received political support and generous financial backing from its members.

77.   Freeport-McMoran, however, had financial backing as well as the right connections.

78.   Golden, Colorado-based Boston Chicken has supported Einstein Bagels since the beginning with financial backing as well as administrative and marketing skills.

79.   Getting financial backing for the effort, however, proved troublesome.

80.   Granted, he has the financial backing and power to do it.