in support of

phrase

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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The last time they were seen as the full fivesome was in a brief moment after Kate completed the National Three Peaks Challenge in support of the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity at the beginning of the month. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2026 Netanyahu recorded a video in support of the president’s adversary. ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 In April, Dej Naja was arrested at a London protest in support of Palestine Action, an activist group that has been designated a terrorist organization in the United Kingdom. Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026 Outside, a group rallied for the second consecutive game in support of Cunningham and her recent comments about transgender athletes. Anne M. Peterson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2026 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 4 Aug. 2026.

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