well-supported
Britishadjective
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having good physical support
a sofa in which your back is well supported
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having a lot of support or encouragement
friendly matches were less well supported
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substantially upheld by evidence or facts
many well-supported theories
Example Sentences
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Does the district court make factual findings that are actually well-supported by the record and would be difficult for the Supreme Court to run away from?
From Slate • Jan. 16, 2026
Genetic analysis also showed that circoviruses found in whales and other cetaceans form a distinct and well-supported monophyletic group within the genus Circovirus.
From Science Daily • Jan. 6, 2026
“Despite recent consolidation, gold prices remain well-supported as global demand hit a record high last quarter,” says ADM Investor Services in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025
The BBC have approached Siouxsie's mainstream primary and secondary schools for a response to her claim that she was not well-supported as a child.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2025
In order to secure a strong and well-supported cutting edge, tools used for turning very hard metal, such as chilled rolls, etc., are ground with practically no slope and with very little clearance.
From Turning and Boring A specialized treatise for machinists, students in the industrial and engineering schools, and apprentices, on turning and boring methods, etc. by Jones, Franklin D.
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