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supportive

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


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She said her employer had been supportive but "societally" she felt pressure to go back to work.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

She dedicated a guide that she co-wrote to “my daughters Yael and Michelle, who have always been supportive of my work even when it took me away from them.…”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“The NFL is committed to providing a fair and supportive environment for all of its game officials,” the league said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Of course, the argument that valuation multiples are supportive may evaporate if earnings crater.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

She knew about the accident, seemed supportive, though they didn’t talk much about it.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel