- present participle of support.
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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"We are doing what we can, crying. I've got my two children here who are supporting me a lot, but we're having a really hard time," Barrio said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
My husband is very active, as am I, in supporting these women.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
The government said it did not accept that backing the creative industries and supporting the AI sector were mutually exclusive.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
But where’s the line between supporting someone who provides care and taking advantage of a vulnerable older adult?
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
As it happened, Blake forged close relationships with three men willing to play supporting roles in his escape.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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