in support of

idiom

: in a way that shows approval of (something) : in favor of (something)

A majority voted in support of the bill.

: 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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McMahon is also the America First Policy Institute’s board chair, helping lead the think tank that has raised millions in support of Trump, according to CNN. —

Sara Dorn, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024 Ryan Reynolds has some serious star power for his annual holiday video in support of the SickKids Foundation! —

Angel Saunders, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024 Indiana University will use $138 million from the Lilly Endowment — the largest grant the university says it's ever received in support of research and development — to build a new lab facility near downtown Indianapolis to advance bioscience research. —

Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024 Mustafa has announced a 2025 tour in support of his debut album, Dunya. —

Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in support of

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