was supporting
- past progressive of support.
Example Sentences
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Swinney added that the Scottish government was supporting councils, city region deals and ensured that local authorities had more say over finances.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
The euro rose against the dollar and ING said expectations the European Central Bank could increase interest-rates in September was supporting the currency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Because we were poor, and he was supporting this, bless his heart.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
The force said it was supporting the family of the woman, and added: "Our thoughts are with them at this tragic time."
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
He had stopped at twenty-seven to show that he was supporting Jerry, even though nobody knew, not even Jerry.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
