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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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
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Many veterans have taken exception to the deployments, and some have filed an amicus brief in support of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s opposition to the troop presence.
—William Hartung, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Faith leaders rally at Richland Park in Nashville to unify in support of immigration communities amid political turmoil.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Aug. 2025
Democrats in California’s Legislature presented a united front in support of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s retaliatory redistricting effort on Monday.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Many veterans have taken exception to the deployments, and some have filed an amicus brief in support of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s opposition to the troop presence.
—William Hartung, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
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“In support of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20support%20of. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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