1.   After much huffing and puffing, the government backed down from implementing most of these proposals.

2.   It was felt by John Davis and others that the government was backing unfair competition with the commercial companies.

3.   The government has backed away from its nuclear weapons strategy.

4.   Already the government has backed away from what was to have been its showcase legislation this year -- privatizing the post office.

5.   Although the government has backed down on side impacts, other rules continue to change.

6.   At a press conference, they said the Japanese government is backing their position.

7.   Bonds are considered a safe investment in times of financial turmoil because they are backed by governments and their returns are fixed.

8.   Bonds are considered relatively safe investments because they are backed by governments and their returns are more predictable.

9.   Bonds are considered relatively safe investments amid volatile equity markets because they are backed by governments and their returns are more predictable.

10.   After a series of late-night meetings, the government backed down.