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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Mounted in support of July’s WWP EP, the We Wanna Party Tour finds Tyla visiting several Asian countries, including China, India, Thailand and Saudi Arabia.
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 12 Nov. 2025
Just last year, Colfer shared a sweet post in support of Squibb's new film at the time, Thelma.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Nov. 2025
Earlier in the night Meghan and Harry attended the Baby2Baby Gala at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood in support of their longtime friend Serena Williams, who was being honored at this year's event.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
The Senate voted Sunday night in support of a potential agreement.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2025
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 12 Nov. 2025
Just last year, Colfer shared a sweet post in support of Squibb's new film at the time, Thelma.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Nov. 2025
Earlier in the night Meghan and Harry attended the Baby2Baby Gala at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood in support of their longtime friend Serena Williams, who was being honored at this year's event.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
The Senate voted Sunday night in support of a potential agreement.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2025
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“In support of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20support%20of. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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