in support of
idiom
1
: in a way that shows approval of (something) : in favor of (something)
A majority voted in support of the bill.
2
: in order to support (something)
He presented evidence in support of his hypothesis.
The band is on a promotional tour in support of their latest album.
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Musk reinstated Robinson’s account on X, formerly known as Twitter, after the far-right activist was previously banned from the platform, and has tweeted in support of Robinson in the past, but has ramped up his support in recent days.
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Alison Durkee, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles was one of the first to wear one of Juszczyk’s designs, a custom puffer vest in support of her husband Jonathan Owens, who at the time played for the Green Bay Packers.
—Camille Freestone, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
Almost immediately after Hamas terrorists attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, protests erupted around the world, with many of the demonstrations in support of the terror group.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
Later Sunday, hundreds of people demonstrated in support of the Palestinian security forces, organized by the Fatah party that dominates the Palestinian Authority.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Alison Durkee, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles was one of the first to wear one of Juszczyk’s designs, a custom puffer vest in support of her husband Jonathan Owens, who at the time played for the Green Bay Packers.
—Camille Freestone, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
Almost immediately after Hamas terrorists attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, protests erupted around the world, with many of the demonstrations in support of the terror group.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
Later Sunday, hundreds of people demonstrated in support of the Palestinian security forces, organized by the Fatah party that dominates the Palestinian Authority.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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