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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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Club America subsequently issued a statement in support of Saint-Maximin and his family.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Known for his tireless work ethic in support of his clients, Narosov has built strong relationships with agents at his firm and within various others.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Jane Fonda on Friday spoke out in support of Don Lemon at a rally in Los Angeles after the former CNN anchor was arrested and indicted on charges of interfering with a religious service during a Minnesota ICE protest.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Club America subsequently issued a statement in support of Saint-Maximin and his family.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Known for his tireless work ethic in support of his clients, Narosov has built strong relationships with agents at his firm and within various others.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Jane Fonda on Friday spoke out in support of Don Lemon at a rally in Los Angeles after the former CNN anchor was arrested and indicted on charges of interfering with a religious service during a Minnesota ICE protest.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
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“In support of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20support%20of. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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