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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 $2,450-$2,500 region represents an important recent support area, while a sustained recovery toward $2,650-$2,750 could strengthen confidence in renewed upward momentum.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026

The low reached this week on Dec. 17 was 6,720, so that is a minor support area for now.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 18, 2025

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

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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