support system
Americannoun
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support systems
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There is no doubt in the mind of Hodgkinson, winner of six global medals in as many years as a professional athlete, about the important role of this support system in her monumental achievements.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Start by comparing your current support system to the support you’d get in a senior living community, said Sara Zeff Geber, Ph.D., author of “Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 12, 2026
“When loneliness hits them and the lack of a social support system, they start resenting the locals and perhaps even avoid meeting them and isolate themselves.”
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
Scientists are increasingly viewing this process as a natural support system that may play a role in conditions ranging from obesity and cancer to stroke and chronic pain.
From Science Daily ● May 24, 2026
Father moved wife’s entire family from China to California to form support system.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
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