- present participle of support.
supporting
Example Sentences
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Among them were Best Revival of a Play and Best Supporting Actress for Laurie Metcalf, known for her role in the series "Roseanne."
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
In 2013, he won Best Supporting Actor in the Best of Nollywood Awards for his role as Andre Dikeh in Weekend Getaway.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Supporting factors are declining loan provisions, stable current account savings account deposits, and a recovering net interest margin, the analyst says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Levitan, an Occidental College professor, attended with others from Parents Supporting Teachers, a 30,000-member Facebook group.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Supporting herself with one hand on the table, she moved away from the kitchen area so that Cecilia could fill the kettle.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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