in support of

phrase

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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An international communist organization whose French publication Le Bolchévik called on labor unions to mobilize in support of the school protests. — Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Raman also shared public comment at a Metro board meeting in support of the project. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 Styles is currently performing in support of his fourth studio album, Kiss All the Time. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2026 The unrest coincided with nationwide demonstrations in neighboring France against rising living costs and in support of high school students’ grievances. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 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 21 Oct. 2026.

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