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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Solcyré Burga, TIME, 2 Dec. 2024
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—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
The cast and crew then donned sunglasses in support of Randy’s unknown ailment.
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—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024
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Solcyré Burga, TIME, 2 Dec. 2024
McMahon is also the America First Policy Institute’s board chair, helping lead the think tank that has raised millions in support of Trump, according to CNN.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
The cast and crew then donned sunglasses in support of Randy’s unknown ailment.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Hezbollah jumped into the conflict with Israel last year in support of Hamas, after the Palestinian militant group attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing around 1,200 Israelis and taking some 250 hostages.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024
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“In support of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20support%20of. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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