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support area

British

noun

military an area containing concentrations of personnel and materiel ready to support a force in the field

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The region between 109 and 110 on the AUD/JPY technical chart marks an important support area that, if breached, could lead to a further decline in AUD/JPY and potentially push global-markets volatility higher.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026

The recent weakness has brought the stock back to an important support area.

From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026

Please let this also be a reminder to support area food banks and summer food service programs for youth.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 26, 2024

The agency said it would use donations to support area agencies in providing food, clothing, counseling and other services to make people whole.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 16, 2016

Each ship had its own fire support area.

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac

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