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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On Saturday, a large protest gathered on the Lido in support of Palestine and to denounce Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza.
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Nada Aboul Kheir, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Despite the growing momentum in support of a ban, there's still significant opposition to it — the same opposition that has thwarted past attempts to enact limits on congressional stock trading beyond those contained in the 2012 STOCK Act.
—Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Her North American tour in support of the album is currently underway, with upcoming dates scheduled in New York, Toronto, and Chicago.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 3 Sep. 2025
Radiohead’s last tour, which concluded in 2018, was in support of their most recent album, 2016’s A Moon Shaped Pool.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
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Nada Aboul Kheir, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Despite the growing momentum in support of a ban, there's still significant opposition to it — the same opposition that has thwarted past attempts to enact limits on congressional stock trading beyond those contained in the 2012 STOCK Act.
—Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Her North American tour in support of the album is currently underway, with upcoming dates scheduled in New York, Toronto, and Chicago.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 3 Sep. 2025
Radiohead’s last tour, which concluded in 2018, was in support of their most recent album, 2016’s A Moon Shaped Pool.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
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“In support of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20support%20of. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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