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__ by; supported

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stood

(Other definitions for stood that I've seen before include "Tolerated; stayed upright" , "Was a candidate for election" , "Paid" , "Was situated" , "Remained valid" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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