support group
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
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
Davies, works with the Taff Ely Foodbank and runs a support group for families struggling with addiction, health and cost of living pressures.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 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 vast majority of Hollows students respected Dave Bendix not just because he was a remarkable competitor but also because he had founded an anti-bullying support group.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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