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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Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
Local volunteers have organized a fundraiser in support of the orphans.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Later this month, McRae will launch a world tour in support of So Close To What.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 2 Mar. 2025
That’s why so many of my constituents are organizing in support of Universal 2-Care, a program that would provide free, full-day, accessible child care for all 2-year-olds.
—Shahana Hanif, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2025
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
Local volunteers have organized a fundraiser in support of the orphans.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Later this month, McRae will launch a world tour in support of So Close To What.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 2 Mar. 2025
That’s why so many of my constituents are organizing in support of Universal 2-Care, a program that would provide free, full-day, accessible child care for all 2-year-olds.
—Shahana Hanif, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in support of
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“In support of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20support%20of. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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