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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Lampkin tweeted late Thursday afternoon in support of his teammates. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026 His other tours, in support of his first three studio albums, felt like watching someone become who they were always meant to be. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026 Pacsun has generated more than $2 million in support of the fund since 2024. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026 Much of the debate since has centered on the origins and evidence in support of that list. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 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 6 Nov. 2026.

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