support system
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Over the years, his parents petitioned courts several times to allow their son's life support system to be removed.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
The association also said that they aim to "strengthen a sustainable support system that allows the players to perform at their best while taking pride in wearing the national colours".
From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026
In the pandemic-affected Games that left stadiums without fans, she was also without her support system.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026
In the 1960s, the aptly named conservator Ottorino Nonfarmale—“do no harm”—successfully transferred the painting from its fragile wood panel to a stable support system.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 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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