under the auspices of

idiom

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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Hundreds of parish churches dot the five boroughs under the auspices of the Archdiocese of New York and the Diocese of Brooklyn. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025 In Money We Trust?, which was produced under the auspices of Maryland Public television. Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025 Harvard Just days into his second term, President Trump began directing America’s elite universities to make major policy changes under the auspices of fighting antisemitism. Jade Walker, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025 Brimmer, from the Council on Foreign Relations, said some of the reorganization makes sense, empowering the regional bureaus, moving certain law enforcement activities and creating an emerging threats bureau under the auspices of the Arms Control and International Security. Laura Kelly, The Hill, 27 Apr. 2025 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 22 May. 2025.

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