emotional support
Example Sentences
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JJ and his mother have appreciated the emotional support, allowing them to try to heal from their sorrow.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Prof Andrew McStay of the Emotional AI Lab at Bangor University said it was also important to remember the context in which people may use chatbots for emotional support.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
On top of that, a robot that looks like a human is better able to provide other things that people need from carers, like companionship and emotional support.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
“Oftentimes, we think emotional support is the most valuable,” says Thema Bryant, a psychologist and professor at Pepperdine University.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
Social capital usually means emotional support and encouragement from a reliable stakeholder in one’s life, an asset commonly associated with marriage that is itself a form of wealth.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
