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Discover LudwigThe phrase "supporting roles" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to characters or positions that provide assistance or secondary functions in a narrative or organization.
Example: "In the film, the supporting roles added depth to the main storyline and enriched the overall experience."
Alternatives: "secondary roles" or "auxiliary roles".
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Men are confined to supporting roles in which they are rarely supportive.
Supporting roles were well cast.
Julia Roberts, Dominic West and Catriona Balfe play supporting roles.
Woody Harrelson, Cheech Marin and Sheila Tousey had supporting roles.
The singers in the supporting roles were nearly as strong.
He wanted supporting roles for Amusement, Passion, Awe.
Automats began to appear in supporting roles on Broadway.
At times the supporting roles and male chorus sounded weedy.
His best friend and now former girlfriend have supporting roles.
The supporting roles have been adventurously and profitably cast.
The supporting roles are generally well-acted and sung.
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