supporting
Britishadjective
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(of a role) being a fairly important but not leading part, esp in a play or film
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(of an actor or actress) playing a supporting role
Example Sentences
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“Thank you everybody in this room and everybody at home for supporting me over my career. I feel it,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
When the ceasefire was announced, Vance happened to be far away in Hungary, supporting Prime Minister Viktor Orban's electoral campaign.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Researchers at the University of Chicago have uncovered a surprising new role for zeaxanthin, a plant-based compound best known for supporting eye health.
From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026
De Meo has moved quickly to introduce a new organizational structure, with shared teams supporting the brands in areas such as sourcing, production and quality, as well as marketing, retail and data.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
He dropped to the cushion, supporting himself with one crutch.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
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