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supportive

[suh-pawr-tiv, -pohr-] / səˈpɔr tɪv, -ˈpoʊr- /


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The Army couldn’t have been more supportive of Matthew.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

But in a new supportive environment, Vicky was once again able to thrive.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Here she was seen by well-wishers as being supportive of those in need and on the side of the vulnerable.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Amid the aftermath of Foxx’s health complication, Huckstepp, 27, had “been there for him” and was a supportive presence in the actor’s life, People reported in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Which is a cool way of telling me that my family would be supportive no matter who I might love later in life.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh




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