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support system

American  

noun

  • support systems
    plural
  1. people who provide support.

    a family support system to help a troubled youth.


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On a new episode of Death, Sex & Money, host Anna Sale talks with Hill about his tumultuous childhood and the support system that helped him become the man he is today.

From Slate ● Oct. 20, 2026

Having such a strong support system makes McKennah well-equipped to handle the ups and downs of volleyball and life.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

“You know, mainly when I’m working, my wife didn’t have a support system, someone to help with the kids while I’m away.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

She eventually set up The Silver Line, a 24/7 phone support system which offered advice, information and support to those who felt alone and unwanted.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Father moved wife’s entire family from China to California to form support system.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña

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