supporting

British

/ səˈpɔːtɪŋ /

adjective

(of a role) being a fairly important but not leading part, esp in a play or film
(of an actor or actress) playing a supporting role

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In contrast, this year's supporting races have been a rollercoaster ride.

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Starmer spelled it out in the Commons this week: "No matter the headwinds, supporting working people with the cost of living is always top of my mind."

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The couple have previously joked about supporting different teams during the tournament, with the prince supporting Wales and Catherine rooting for England.

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The foundation offers tailored well-being services designed to help young people live well at every stage of their cancer journey, supporting more than 1,000 young adults and their families in the UK each year.

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The seven computer-generated dwarfs from Disney's 2025 remake of Snow White shared the worst supporting actor award, as well as worst screen combo.

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