supporting

British  

/ səˈpɔːtɪŋ /

adjective

1. (of a role) being a fairly important but not leading part, esp in a play or film

2. (of an actor or actress) playing a supporting role

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Example Sentences

A defence barrister said that Bracas "now accepts" his sister was "supporting him" and that she was "not to blame for anything".

From BBC

After ten years of collecting and interpreting data, the researchers found no evidence supporting the sterile neutrino hypothesis.

From Science Daily

Bailey was the swing voter, having backed a hold in November, but supporting a cut Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal

The announcement of Erewhon’s comeback marks a milestone in the recovery of Pacific Palisades and signals renewed investment in restoring essential neighborhood services and supporting the community’s long-term economic health, Caruso said.

From Los Angeles Times

"I was just a parent supporting and defending my son," he said.

From BBC