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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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Lelic, who grew up in Istanbul and is an accomplished photographer, says it’s paramount to support area artists who serve their community — among them Baltimore-based Hoesy Corona, who created a commissioned piece that hangs in the museum’s light-filled atrium.

From Washington Post

Leslie Allison-Seei, 61, the president of a sweepstakes and promotions agency in Villa Park, organized the nuptials in part to support area rescues at a time when some had started to see more pets being given up.

From New York Times

Additionally, the health department plans to send 48 patient monitors, 25 medical beds and 30 oxygen concentrators to support area hospitals.

From Washington Times

To support area farms, they’re going in on bulk farm buys of blueberries and strawberries together, or buying local CSA boxes instead of getting produce at chain grocery stores.

From Washington Post

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