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support system

American  

noun

  1. people who provide support.

    a family support system to help a troubled youth.


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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

Chief executive Jim Roberts said: "I know there are families out there that are struggling with the cost, and they will not be aware that there is a support system in place."

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

Father moved wife’s entire family from China to California to form support system.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña