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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Gaga, who played double duty as the host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live last month, will soon embark on a world tour in support of Mayhem, which was released on March 7.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Several former star Florida State athletes spoke out in support of fellow Seminoles after at least two were killed and at least six were injured.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Lots of Congress members are visiting the prison, or trying
Several House Republicans have visited the notorious gang prison in support of the Trump administration’s efforts.
—Mary Clare Jalonick and Adriana Gomez Licon, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
The Taylor Gang honcho is on the road in support of his Kush + Orange Juice 2 sequel album, which arrived on Friday (April 18).
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2025
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Several former star Florida State athletes spoke out in support of fellow Seminoles after at least two were killed and at least six were injured.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Lots of Congress members are visiting the prison, or trying
Several House Republicans have visited the notorious gang prison in support of the Trump administration’s efforts.
—Mary Clare Jalonick and Adriana Gomez Licon, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
The Taylor Gang honcho is on the road in support of his Kush + Orange Juice 2 sequel album, which arrived on Friday (April 18).
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2025
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“In support of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20support%20of. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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