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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The project is supporting the delivery of the Mayor of London's local nature recovery strategy, which was published last month and identified green corridors and pollinator support as biodiversity priorities for the capital.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
“The base case remains that the conflict in Iran is unlikely to tip the U.S. economy into recession, supporting continued earnings expansion through 2026,” the pair wrote in a Monday update.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Ms. Chimo is a delight in the choicest supporting role as the peculiarly overeducated Saunders, whose unsolicited advice and unwanted commentary rattle Julia’s already fragile nerves.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
An independent effort supporting Mahan has also raised roughly $11 million since Swalwell left the race.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
“No one can accuse this state of not supporting the war effort.”
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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