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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Mehl notes that some organizations attempt to manage IT informally, purchasing software subscriptions and hardware without building a structured support system around them.
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Lean thinking encourages businesses to simplify support systems.
—Matthew Kayser, AZCentral.com, 18 Mar. 2026
And succeeding as a leader in America today takes not only a special person with traits like authenticity and trustworthiness, but also a support system that is increasingly elusive — from the halls of Congress to the football gridiron.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Beyond the impact on patients, closures strain nearby providers, eliminate jobs, and weaken community support systems that FQHCs help sustain.
—Courtney McFarland, STAT, 17 Mar. 2026
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Lean thinking encourages businesses to simplify support systems.
—Matthew Kayser, AZCentral.com, 18 Mar. 2026
And succeeding as a leader in America today takes not only a special person with traits like authenticity and trustworthiness, but also a support system that is increasingly elusive — from the halls of Congress to the football gridiron.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Beyond the impact on patients, closures strain nearby providers, eliminate jobs, and weaken community support systems that FQHCs help sustain.
—Courtney McFarland, STAT, 17 Mar. 2026
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 30 Mar. 2026.
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