support system
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Over the years, his parents petitioned courts several times to allow their son's life support system to be removed.
From BBC
But while these new subsidy schemes are welcomed in principle by many farmers, some find the funding available falls far short of the levels provided under earlier support systems.
From BBC
A second family — a prominent Orange County one — stepped forward to open its doors to Mpoyi and form a stateside support system.
From Los Angeles Times
Doctors had warned a prolonged use of the life support system might have compromised his lungs, liver and kidneys.
From BBC
What pushes me is just the reassurance from my support system, the reassurance from Father God himself, the reassurance for my babies.
From Los Angeles Times
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