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supporting

Definition for supporting

adjective as in upholding

adjective as in advocating

Strong matches

aiding, auxiliary, collateral

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"The unfair economic practices of China present a sizeable obstacle to revitalizing shipbuilding in the United States," the alliance said in a petition supporting proposed legislation aimed at developing the sector.

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In a statement, Carmarthenshire council said it had remained in contact and was committed to supporting the family.

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This includes preventing the re-establishment of terrorist infrastructure, ensuring that humanitarian aid isn’t weaponized, and supporting local governance that puts civilian welfare ahead of ideological warfare.

The Metropolitan Police said it had made 14 arrests for offences including breaching Public Order Act conditions, affray and supporting a proscribed group.

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He completed a three-month language course in St Petersburg before moving to Moscow for college, supporting himself part-time as a kitchenware courier.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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