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.
Examples of in support of in a Sentence
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Swift held onto her boyfriend's hand in the sweet snap while sporting a dark green New Heights cap in support of Kelce's podcast with his brother Jason Kelce.
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Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
The Black Crowes are touring in support of Happiness Bastards, their first album in 15 years.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 13 Apr. 2024
The strategy seeks to amplify voices in support of Israel, targeting lawmakers deemed by CUFI to be most at risk of letting additional aid become a casualty of the far-right’s push for a more America First-minded foreign policy, the person familiar with the group’s plans said.
—Abigail Hauslohner, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2024
Partner’s jump-raise shows a hand worth about 17 points in support of spades with four-card support.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024
Iran also has provided support to Houthi rebels in Yemen, who have fired ballistic missiles at the Israeli resort town Eilat on the Red Sea, and attacked shipping vessels — attacks which the Houthi rebels say are in support of Hamas.
—Peter Kenyon, NPR, 12 Apr. 2024
Eventually about two dozen residents signed a declaration in support of Reach and Wittenberg’s allegations.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Karen Weintraub: 700 astronomers worldwide immediately signed a letter in support of it.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
In February and April 2021, former students who attended Missouri religious boarding schools traveled to Jefferson City from across the country to testify in support of House Bill 557 at legislative hearings in both chambers.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
The Black Crowes are touring in support of Happiness Bastards, their first album in 15 years.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 13 Apr. 2024
The strategy seeks to amplify voices in support of Israel, targeting lawmakers deemed by CUFI to be most at risk of letting additional aid become a casualty of the far-right’s push for a more America First-minded foreign policy, the person familiar with the group’s plans said.
—Abigail Hauslohner, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2024
Partner’s jump-raise shows a hand worth about 17 points in support of spades with four-card support.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024
Iran also has provided support to Houthi rebels in Yemen, who have fired ballistic missiles at the Israeli resort town Eilat on the Red Sea, and attacked shipping vessels — attacks which the Houthi rebels say are in support of Hamas.
—Peter Kenyon, NPR, 12 Apr. 2024
Eventually about two dozen residents signed a declaration in support of Reach and Wittenberg’s allegations.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Karen Weintraub: 700 astronomers worldwide immediately signed a letter in support of it.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
In February and April 2021, former students who attended Missouri religious boarding schools traveled to Jefferson City from across the country to testify in support of House Bill 557 at legislative hearings in both chambers.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
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