- present participle of support.
supporting
Example Sentences
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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
“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
Both Zhou's and Fu's roles involve supporting the main referees from the sidelines.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
"We must support our country, especially now, in time of war, and that means supporting our leaders."
From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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