supporting cast
noun
: the actors in a play, film, or television show other than the main stars
a strong supporting cast
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Then the supporting cast arrive for second-ball duty before Ethan Pinnock jumps with Evanilson to keep Bournemouth penned in, nodding the ball back forwards to Vitaly Janelt.
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Thom Harris, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
The improvement of Arenas’ supporting cast has been key to Chatsworth’s improvement.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
Darnold will inherit an offensive supporting cast in Seattle that includes wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, running back Kenneth Walker and tight end Noah Fant.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
The Lancers could be the most complete team in the county this year thanks to a supporting cast that features Harvard commit Oliver Doty at the other middle, Ben Sauerwine at setter and outside hammer Derek Bashford.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
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Thom Harris, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
The improvement of Arenas’ supporting cast has been key to Chatsworth’s improvement.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
Darnold will inherit an offensive supporting cast in Seattle that includes wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, running back Kenneth Walker and tight end Noah Fant.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
The Lancers could be the most complete team in the county this year thanks to a supporting cast that features Harvard commit Oliver Doty at the other middle, Ben Sauerwine at setter and outside hammer Derek Bashford.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Supporting cast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supporting%20cast. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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