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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They said they were now urgently seeking clarification from the government and many were taking legal advice, adding that the main focus was supporting students.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
You are secure in the knowledge that you are contributing to the world by supporting your charities of choice.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
Even France has allowed U.S. aircraft presence on French bases for missions supporting Gulf partners, while barring those planes from taking part in strikes on Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
He has spent hundreds of millions of dollars supporting Democratic causes, notably efforts to fight climate change.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
“Dad, what does this have to do with us supporting you?”
From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan
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