support group
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of support group
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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He contacted Brooks, who had joined the Toronto-based Human Line Project support group for such people.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
Women's health campaigner Tanya Simon-Hall runs the support group The Adeno Gang.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
“Making time to join a caregiver support group is essential for preserving your health and your sanity,” Smith added.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026
But after he joined a grassroots support group offering emotional support and Thai lessons he returned to agricultural labour, and now dreams of opening a car repair shop.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
The counselor suggested a support group, but Gora was too ashamed of her English to join.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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