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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Goodell told reporters that the owners voted unanimously in support of letting NFL players participate.
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Ben Morse, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
But now some blue-state Republicans in Congress have joined in support of raising the cap from $10,000 to $30,000.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 21 May 2025
The Mansfield school board voted 6-0 Tuesday night in support of Superintendent Kimberley Cantu, approving her contract after conducting her annual evaluation.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 May 2025
Belichick, 73, attended a cheer competition last year in support of Hudson.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
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Ben Morse, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
But now some blue-state Republicans in Congress have joined in support of raising the cap from $10,000 to $30,000.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 21 May 2025
The Mansfield school board voted 6-0 Tuesday night in support of Superintendent Kimberley Cantu, approving her contract after conducting her annual evaluation.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 May 2025
Belichick, 73, attended a cheer competition last year in support of Hudson.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
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“In support of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20support%20of. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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