How to Use moral support in a Sentence

moral support

noun
  • Meanwhile, Stause grabbed Fitzgerald's hand for moral support as they were seated on the couch.
    Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2023
  • Find a chapter of Al-Anon and start attending the meetings for moral support.
    Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 24 June 2023
  • Friends and family should be there to listen or for moral support.
    Pamela Appea, Parents, 30 Jan. 2024
  • The suspect’s fiancée appeared in court for moral support.
    Sheetal Banchariya, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Raven-Symoné, 37, and Maday were there for moral support and to document Siwa's trip.
    Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Dillon needed her, to be his nurse, his chauffeur, his moral support.
    The Arizona Republic, 14 Jan. 2024
  • They were accompanied by Rachelle’s brother, David, and three friends who had joined them for moral support.
    Patrick Radden Keefe, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024
  • To this, Barrino and Clarkson high-fived each other twice for moral support.
    Lauren Huff, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Which means Kyrie was just providing moral support to an old pal Monday and, despite his protests, grabbing a little camera time, too.
    Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 24 May 2023
  • But keeping up that standard certainly requires more than just moral support.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2024
  • If nothing else, find strong moral support A good support system and encouragement can also help battle the effects of crossing time zones.
    Bobby Laurie, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Right now, moral support of Israel may seem to be symbolic or easy, compared with the hard work of military logistics and the backroom wheeling and dealing necessary to give Israel the time to finish the job.
    Matthew Continetti, National Review, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Communities have formed; helpful information is pooled and shared, along with moral support.
    Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2023
  • When brilliant Mercury in your sharing sector cheers for bold Jupiter in your powerful 10th house, someone who has an investment in your success might provide both practical and moral support.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Feb. 2024
  • The plan was for Nyad to swim while Stoll and their small but dedicated team stayed beside her in an escort boat, providing food and moral support on the journey, which would ultimately take 53 hours after several attempts.
    Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 2 Nov. 2023
  • The fact that Israelis had to seek immense comfort and moral support from Biden over the last several weeks only underscores how completely insufficient Netanyahu has become to the tasks his country faces.
    Ami Ayalon, Foreign Affairs, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Above all, Israel deserves America’s diplomatic cover and moral support.
    Matthew Continetti, National Review, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Traditionally, at least the subpoenaed agency witnesses could have their own agency’s counsel by their side, providing both legal representation and moral support without charge to the witness.
    Charles Tiefer, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2023
  • In addition to providing Taiwan with political and moral support in the face of this coercion, other democraciesshould also put a price tag on such Chinese tactics, demonstrating to Beijing that provocations have consequences.
    Jaushieh Joseph Wu, Foreign Affairs, 9 May 2024
  • Engaging with peers in study groups or online forums can provide moral support, clarification on complex topics, and exposure to different problem-solving approaches.
    Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2024
  • In Thursday’s court filing, McConnell and the other lawmakers said engaging in insurrection requires more than encouraging or inflammatory message of moral support or organizing a political rally that ultimately results in political violence.
    USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2024

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