supporting
Britishadjective
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(of a role) being a fairly important but not leading part, esp in a play or film
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(of an actor or actress) playing a supporting role
Example Sentences
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Right off the bat, Collins, Mitch McConnell, Bill Cassidy, Thom Tillis, and John Cornyn expressed little interest in supporting him.
From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026
Officials describe the update as a modernization effort intended to streamline outdated or redundant classifications and create a more efficient system for supporting service members’ religious needs.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
While the regasification business is unlikely to make a material earnings contribution, she sees strategic value in securing long-term fuel supply and supporting future power-generation expansion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Serbia is among the most eurosceptic countries in the region, with less than half of the population supporting membership.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
I don’t think my costume was bad, and it sure wasn’t supporting violence.
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
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