- present participle of support.
supporting
Example Sentences
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His legal practice worked on rights issues for decades, and he played a key role in the China Human Rights Lawyers Concern Group supporting mainland lawyers facing persecution.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
So I’m trying to balance several things: honoring my mother’s wishes, treating my brother fairly, protecting his children’s educational opportunities, and not creating an expectation that I will ultimately be responsible for supporting my brother.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
Burnham said he would fund defence and get the welfare bill down in "the Labour way", by changing education, supporting young people and providing more mental health support.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
This category is crowded with actors from “The Pitt,” but, unlike supporting actress, there’s no clear favorite.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Hundreds of platforms filled the interior, some supporting no more than a few flower beds, others holding huge ferns and bushes.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
