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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Right off the bat, Collins, Mitch McConnell, Bill Cassidy, Thom Tillis, and John Cornyn expressed little interest in supporting him.
From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026
Officials describe the update as a modernization effort intended to streamline outdated or redundant classifications and create a more efficient system for supporting service members’ religious needs.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
Sheinbaum’s government has said the evidence supporting Rocha’s arrest and extradition is insufficient.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
"These actions are focused on improving transparency, supporting better clinical decision making, and delivering the highest standards of patient care."
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Doha and Gunwoo walked the rest of the way, supporting the woman between them.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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