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support area

British  

noun

  1. military an area containing concentrations of personnel and materiel ready to support a force in the field

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The U.S. and other countries have a history of supporting farmers.

From Barron's • Dec. 8, 2025

“Nutrien upholds high standards in our operations,” the company said, “and remains dedicated to supporting farmers globally with the tools and expertise they need to produce safe and healthy crops.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

The government has said it remains committed to supporting farmers and "the vital role they play to feed our nation".

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2024

The USDA’s primary purpose is supporting farmers and food producers, so most of its other programs rely on incentives and voluntary industry cooperation rather than regulation.

From Salon • Aug. 15, 2024

The Democratic alliance worked relatively well through the 1930s and 1940s when post-Depression politics revolved around supporting farmers and helping the unemployed.

From Textbooks • Jul. 28, 2021

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