under the auspices of

phrase

formal
: with the help and support of (someone or something)
The donation was made under the auspices of the local historical society.
The research is being done under the auspices of the federal government.

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Coordination with the other missions will be necessary to minimize the chance of any deep-space snafus and will likely occur through a preexisting expert working group under the auspices of the United Nations. Andrew Jones, Scientific American, 30 July 2026 Come here for supper at Michelin-favorite Anne-Sophie Pic’s restaurant, and book a treatment at its spa, one of just a handful under the auspices of Guerlain. Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 The mother and child homes, under the auspices of the Catholic Church, sought to isolate women who had children out of wedlock from the rest of society. Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 This experiment is being conducted under the auspices of Imperial College, London. Charles Moss, SPIN, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for under the auspices of

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“Under the auspices of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20the%20auspices%20of. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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