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supportive

[suh-pawr-tiv, -pohr-] / səˈpɔr tɪv, -ˈpoʊr- /


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Germany and Japan remains supportive, and so, while U.S. equities are the preference, there are pockets of Europe and Japan where it feels comfortable, notably in industrials, materials, tech and utilities.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Once in place, it forms a supportive structure that encourages cell growth and tissue repair.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Dr. Prasad pushed out agency veterans who have been supportive of rare-disease and cancer drugs, which resulted in a brain drain at the agency and delayed drug reviews.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

He sounded genuinely supportive, which was so different from the neurologist’s response to my work.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

But I still have a hard time pretending to be supportive.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins




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