- present participle of support.
supporting
Example Sentences
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A spokesman for the university said it was focusing on "supporting our students' wellbeing and ensuring they are treated fairly" while strike action took place.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
“The IPO and the anticipated capital inflows demonstrate that the AI boom is supporting not only the U.S. economy but also the U.S. dollar,” they said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
But he’ll need help from his supporting cast if the U.S. is to get out of group play and this game could be key to that goal.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
“Having almost 100,000 fans, singing your anthem, supporting you, whistling when you’re not doing good…It’s hard to describe something so deep and so intangible.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Being an adult with a fairly steady history of supporting myself, I figured the test could do no real harm.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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