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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The recent weakness has brought the stock back to an important support area.

From Barron's Jun. 1, 2026

Below there, 7,050 to 7,175 is another support area, and then there is major support at 7,000.

From MarketWatch May 14, 2026

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

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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