support
verb (used with object)
to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for.
had supported
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past perfectof support.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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A Scottish government spokesperson said it had supported more than 55,000 young people with employability services between April 2019 and March 2026.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
In June, only a “few” had supported tighter policy.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
Collins called for investigations of the incident, and noted that she had supported some small measures in the recent bill, such as funding for body cameras and de-escalation training.
From Slate ● Jul. 18, 2026
Around December 2022, the Rabo manager who had supported all the lending told McClain to slow down growth and hire a chief financial officer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
It was a brilliant idea, because it allowed me to connect with and thank many of the people who had supported me for years.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
