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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An Oklahoma cannabis policy reform advocacy group this week began collecting signatures in support of a constitutional amendment to legalize recreational cannabis in the Sooner State.
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A.j. Herrington, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Some members of The Cookout — an all-Black alliance from the previous season formed to ensure the show got its first Black winner — tweeted in support of Hale.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Hundreds of Naperville District 203 teachers, parents, students and community members rallied before the school board meeting Monday night in support of a fair teachers’ contract.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
The Jesus Lizard have canceled the remaining dates on their 2025 tour in support of their new album, Rack.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 5 Aug. 2025
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A.j. Herrington, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Some members of The Cookout — an all-Black alliance from the previous season formed to ensure the show got its first Black winner — tweeted in support of Hale.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Hundreds of Naperville District 203 teachers, parents, students and community members rallied before the school board meeting Monday night in support of a fair teachers’ contract.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
The Jesus Lizard have canceled the remaining dates on their 2025 tour in support of their new album, Rack.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 5 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 19 Aug. 2025.
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