supporting

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Wadood, of Irwell Street, Bury, also played a key supporting role and was "second-in-command" to Hussain, the court heard.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Sanders noted that OpenAI has backed establishing a public wealth fund that gives every citizen “a stake in AI-driven economic growth,” with rivals supporting similar plans.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Soccer pyramid will only be as strong as the grassroots base supporting it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The military thus far has had limited involvement in clearing roadblocks, playing a supporting role to the riot police.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Then the Hermit took Aravis, whom he had all this time been supporting with his left arm, and half led, half carried her into the house.

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis