supporting role
Example Sentences
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But "recordings that use generative AI in a supporting role remain eligible," it added.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
In this section, Carney plays a supporting role to Pepper’s lead; “Escape from New York” is the enveloping soundtrack.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Wadood, of Irwell Street, Bury, also played a key supporting role and was "second-in-command" to Hussain, the court heard.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
In the mid-20th century, Christianity often occupied a supporting role in the fashion industry.
From Salon ● May 17, 2026
I like how he accepts the supporting role and doesn’t try to desi-mansplain things to me.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
