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.

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Because only 10 votes are needed to override a veto, Bass would have had to secure at least three additional votes in support of her position on police hiring. David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025 News of Musk's political action committee in support of Trump's election came days later. Arkansas Online, 6 June 2025 News of Musk’s political action committee in support of Trump’s election came days later. Michelle L. Price, Twin Cities, 6 June 2025 Her life had been headed in a positive direction before the attack on the weekly demonstration in support of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, which came three days after her high school graduation. Michael Loria, USA Today, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for in support of

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“In support of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20support%20of. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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