support system
noun
: a network of people who provide an individual with practical or emotional support
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students who have good support systems at home
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The concepts for harm reduction, prevention, treatment and recovery support systems must first get vetted and approved by subcommittees.
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Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 25 Dec. 2024
Reliable child care is a key part of a working parent’s support system.
—Joshua Frick, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Thistle Farms has been on a mission since 1997 to change the way people see, understand, and support systems that exploit women — including addiction, incarceration, poverty, and trafficking.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
The strength of their support system is also an important factor.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
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Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 25 Dec. 2024
Reliable child care is a key part of a working parent’s support system.
—Joshua Frick, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Thistle Farms has been on a mission since 1997 to change the way people see, understand, and support systems that exploit women — including addiction, incarceration, poverty, and trafficking.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
The strength of their support system is also an important factor.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for support system
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“Support system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/support%20system. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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