support area

British

noun

military an area containing concentrations of personnel and materiel ready to support a force in the field

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Example Sentences

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The low reached this week on Dec. 17 was 6,720, so that is a minor support area for now.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 18, 2025

Please let this also be a reminder to support area food banks and summer food service programs for youth.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2024

He suggests donating through city or state community funds, which support area nonprofits; search for “community trust” or “community foundation” and give to their coronavirus response.

From New York Times • Apr. 14, 2020

The agency said it would use donations to support area agencies in providing food, clothing, counseling and other services to make people whole.

From Washington Times • Mar. 16, 2016

Each ship had its own fire support area.

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac

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