Example Sentences

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But it’s more marked by moments of supportiveness.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2024

Respondents were asked to rate how important attributes such as attractiveness, kindness and supportiveness, financial security and successfulness, as well as education and intelligence were to them in their partner.

From Science Daily • Dec. 12, 2023

It even beat out the leader-member exchange approach, in which the manager and employee have a tight-knit relationship, and the relationship- and task-oriented leadership styles, which emphasize supportiveness and efficiency respectively.

From Scientific American • Feb. 13, 2023

As in “Girl,” his tense, troubling drama about a transgender ballet dancer, Dhont expresses a near-mystical belief in the decency and supportiveness of parents.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2023

His “supportiveness” over your relationship to your scars was satisfaction that he was getting his way, and you now understand that supportiveness had nothing to do with trusting you to make your own decisions.

From Slate • Aug. 6, 2020