supporting
Britishadjective
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(of a role) being a fairly important but not leading part, esp in a play or film
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(of an actor or actress) playing a supporting role
Example Sentences
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Most importantly for the long term, we are seeing the EU lay the groundwork for a potential flourishing of capitalism by supporting technology and innovation and by reforming and deregulating where appropriate.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
That would help lower environmental impact while supporting the continued growth of clean energy technologies.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
A BBC investigation has uncovered how migrants whose visas are due to run out are being given fake cover stories and instructed in how to obtain fabricated evidence, including supporting letters, photographs and medical reports.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
“This is all about accelerating growth, allowing us to directly invest in supporting our customers’ growth as well,” the spokesperson told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
They were reinforced with sandbags, with sheets of corrugated iron, with wooden frames supporting the raised earthen parapets that protected the soldiers from enemy fire.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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