supporting

Example Sentences

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Craig Bellamy has tipped Spain or England as teams who could go far, but where is the fun in supporting a favourite?

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

AI enables professionals to do more, faster, with fewer supporting staff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Her brother has a high-paying job but is recovering from a difficult divorce and is supporting two children who will be heading to college soon.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“CENTCOM forces have disabled seven non-compliant vessels, redirected 134 ships that complied, and allowed 42 vessels supporting humanitarian aid to pass since initiating the blockade on April 13,” U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The sitar player was supporting me, and passersby were giving us curious looks.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan