emotional support

Example Sentences

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When her husband entered politics, she helped him pursue his dreams, Ms. Romano tells us, describing her as a close political adviser and essential emotional support.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

A companion chatbot is a computer program that simulates human conversations to provide users with entertainment or emotional support.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

After a family split which predominately played out in private, Caroline found sanctuary and emotional support in the McGuigan gym.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 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

He was thinking maybe Mr. Munch was trying to be his emotional support dog, except not a dog.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds