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supportive

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


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Those that are most supportive of the president are making little, if any, reference to the matter.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

Evercore ISI analysts Nicholas Amicucci and Sharon Wang on Wednesday wrote that while the announcement is short on details, it is supportive of the firm’s bullish Outperform rating on Bloom.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

In more severe cases, people may need to go to the hospital where they can receive supportive care, such as IV fluids, pain management and nursing care.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

“So supportive that he pressured her to quit while pretending he wasn’t pressuring her,” one viewer wrote on Reddit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

That way, when he sees how supportive and helpful I am, helping him get what he wants, he won’t be able to say no to me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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