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support area

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noun

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

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The lower end is the major support area in the 6,500 to 6,550 zone that was tested five times in September and October.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 20, 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

She worries about all the new residents in buildings that aren’t paying taxes to support area services.

From Washington Times • May 14, 2016

Oil has now pulled back into a major technical support area, just under $50.

From Forbes • Jul. 22, 2015

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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