supporting role
Example Sentences
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The next morning, Feb. 5, the FBI announced it had moved from a supporting role to a partner in the investigation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
"It was confusing as the team was practising without me in the team. I almost played a supporting role to keep the morale high," the Monaco striker added.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
The military thus far has had limited involvement in clearing roadblocks, playing a supporting role to the riot police.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
A muscular female soprano — Chi’cas Reid — dominates the vocal mix, with Ayers’ mellow baritone in a supporting role.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 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
