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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The school district, which voted 3-2 in favor of firing Conrade Mayer, heard public testimony both against and in support of the former educator at its meeting Thursday.
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Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025
Russia and North Korea’s alliance has strengthened, as seen in North Korea’s supply of troops and ammunition to the Ukrainian battlefield in support of Russia.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 12 July 2025
Encinitas and Oceanside are among the other cities that have already adopted resolutions in support of the ballot measure, which would amend the state’s constitution.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
Yungblud has a bunch of international tour dates scheduled through the summer in support of Idols.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2025
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Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025
Russia and North Korea’s alliance has strengthened, as seen in North Korea’s supply of troops and ammunition to the Ukrainian battlefield in support of Russia.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 12 July 2025
Encinitas and Oceanside are among the other cities that have already adopted resolutions in support of the ballot measure, which would amend the state’s constitution.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
Yungblud has a bunch of international tour dates scheduled through the summer in support of Idols.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2025
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“In support of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20support%20of. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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