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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Government oversight should work as a support system for companies, not slow it down.
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Mary Anna Mancuso, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025
The moves come amid broader cuts to federal support systems.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
These funds are not only fuelling improvements in facilities and coaching but also expanding comprehensive support systems that include sports science, nutrition, and academic services.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
For teams grappling with labor shortages, AI serves as a critical support system, handling repetitive tasks and freeing up resources for higher-level responsibilities, like IPO readiness and audit preparation.
—Razzak Jallow, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Mary Anna Mancuso, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025
The moves come amid broader cuts to federal support systems.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
These funds are not only fuelling improvements in facilities and coaching but also expanding comprehensive support systems that include sports science, nutrition, and academic services.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
For teams grappling with labor shortages, AI serves as a critical support system, handling repetitive tasks and freeing up resources for higher-level responsibilities, like IPO readiness and audit preparation.
—Razzak Jallow, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Support system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/support%20system. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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