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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In Florida, people who provided signatures in support of the state’s ballot measure received visits from state police investigating spurious allegations of fraud, and local television stations were threatened with criminal prosecution for airing an ad in support of the amendment. —

The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024 The committees have spent in support of 172 candidates, while opposing more than 60. —

Calmatters, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024 This election cycle, as of September, Marcus had given more than $1.8 million in support of Trump. —

Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024 These restrictions reflected the reality of 13 very different states that had been more united against the British – and their trade controls – than in support of a common vision of economic development. —

Erik Guzik / The Conversation, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in support of

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