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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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According to a report from air cargo publication Cargo Facts, Cargojet deployed two of its Boeing 757-200 freighters in support of UPS while the integrator’s MD-11 fleet is grounded. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 26 Nov. 2025 According to the Financial Times in an article in 2024, James Cameron came forward to back the studio, writing to the Buckinghamshire Council in support of the plans. Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Nov. 2025 McCaffrey, afterward, made sure to dole out compliments in support of Purdy’s poise. Cam Inman, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025 At last month’s council meeting, most of the public speakers were in support of the project. Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 25 Nov. 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 29 Nov. 2025.

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