supporting

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The three structural assumptions supporting most Americans’ retirement plans have broken.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

But he’ll need help from his supporting cast if the U.S. is to get out of group play and this game could be key to that goal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“Having almost 100,000 fans, singing your anthem, supporting you, whistling when you’re not doing good…It’s hard to describe something so deep and so intangible.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Both Zhou's and Fu's roles involve supporting the main referees from the sidelines.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Dunmore’s Proclamation actually pushed many slaveholders who were on the fence about supporting the rebellion over to the patriot side.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis