We trumpet interventions for which there is no supportive evidence simply because these interventions are de rigueur.

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In reality, France was no more supportive of the Tunisian regime than many others who saw it as a bulwark against Islamism.

ECONOMIST: France and Africa

This is an important issue and you have to be supportive no matter what as a parent.

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Yet beyond supportive words, it has no clear course of action.

ECONOMIST: Latin American markets

Once the hoax came to light, ANZ issued its own release saying it had made no statement on Whitehaven and remained "fully supportive" of the company.

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Furthermore, our investigation has provided no clear evidence of criminal activity in other states which may be supportive of the above allegations.

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Vote No has identified women aged between 25 and 35, who are broadly supportive of Europe but worry about the constitution, as a key constituency.

ECONOMIST: European constitution campaigns

By then, GM might well be flanked by supportive business secretaries from other European nations, leaving Germany with no choice but to accept a greater share of the pain while still being presented with a substantial share of the bill.

BBC: What next for GM in Europe?

No suggestions, please, just go out and lobby your Congressman, or write a supportive oped.

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Lib Dem Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey is supportive of further expansion as part of a diverse energy mix but junior Conservative minister John Hayes has suggested no more wind turbines should be built in England after those currently in the pipeline were finished.

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