supporting

/ 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

Example Sentences

So many corporations that were supporting these efforts recently have pulled back completely, and that’s created a challenging role for us as an organization.

From Los Angeles Times

She also said she "backed officers" who had arrested those supporting the group.

From BBC

“It is deeply troubling that the federal government is undermining a growing U.S. industry that already spans more than 40 states, supporting union jobs in shipbuilding, ports, steel, and manufacturing,” said Ganion, in Newsom’s office.

From Los Angeles Times

Hackney Council said the park would remain closed on Thursday morning and that it was "supporting the police with their investigations".

From BBC

It says it is "supporting the police to tackle this issue by working closely with local authorities".

From BBC