moral support

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Emotional or psychological backing, as opposed to material help. For example, There's not much I can do at the doctor's office, but I'll come with you to give you moral support. [Late 1800s]

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moral support

It remains a mystery why the smartest machines in the universe need our moral support, but researchers inside the frontier labs do have theories.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026

The opening of negotiations brought "significant political and moral support" to the country, Zelensky said Friday.

From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026

As Capp explains, "This was a sort of populist political gesture, essentially inviting the moral support of the crowd."

From Science Daily ● May 7, 2026

You’ve given your children a lot during your lifetime: love, moral support, housing, education and business opportunities.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 6, 2026

They were my backup singers and moral support.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez

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