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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Finnish director Hanna Bergholm wore a watermelon pin in support of Palestine, at the press conference for Nightborn, her new feature starring Rupert Grint.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
The satellite also hosts the European Union’s Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission, which aims to monitor key air quality trace gases and aerosols over Europe in support of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) at high spatial resolution and with a fast revisit time.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Kelly testified in support of a bill that would add stricter penalties for people who speed in active school or construction zones.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
He had been shot once in the back and four times in the head, according to an affidavit in support of an arrest warrant.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
The satellite also hosts the European Union’s Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission, which aims to monitor key air quality trace gases and aerosols over Europe in support of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) at high spatial resolution and with a fast revisit time.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Kelly testified in support of a bill that would add stricter penalties for people who speed in active school or construction zones.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
He had been shot once in the back and four times in the head, according to an affidavit in support of an arrest warrant.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 13 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 16 Feb. 2026.
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