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.
Examples of in support of in a Sentence
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In a poll published on Friday (April 26) — in support of the weekly New Music Latin roundup and playlist, curated by Billboard‘s Latin and Billboard Español editors — music fans voted for Belinda and Cano’s new single as their favorite music release of the past week.
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Griselda Flores, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2024
There were no protesters and few signs of Wednesday’s unrest, besides chalk messages on nearby sidewalks in support of Palestinians.
—Angie Orellana Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Salehi was initially arrested in October 2022 after making public statements in support of the nationwide protests.
—Reuters, NBC News, 25 Apr. 2024
Students prepare to spend another night maintaining a protest encampment in support of Palestinians on the Columbia University campus in New York City, April 24, 2024.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2024
Texas state troopers responded to protests in riot gear
At the University of Texas at Austin, hundreds of people protested in support of Palestinians.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 25 Apr. 2024
But other national security experts, in a brief in support of special counsel Jack Smith, were less certain subordinates would refuse a presidential order.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2024
Palestinian flags waved around the square, with banners and signs bearing messages in support of Palestinians.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
Swift held onto her boyfriend's hand in the sweet snap while sporting a dark green New Heights cap in support of Kelce's podcast with his brother Jason Kelce.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Griselda Flores, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2024
There were no protesters and few signs of Wednesday’s unrest, besides chalk messages on nearby sidewalks in support of Palestinians.
—Angie Orellana Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Salehi was initially arrested in October 2022 after making public statements in support of the nationwide protests.
—Reuters, NBC News, 25 Apr. 2024
Students prepare to spend another night maintaining a protest encampment in support of Palestinians on the Columbia University campus in New York City, April 24, 2024.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2024
Texas state troopers responded to protests in riot gear
At the University of Texas at Austin, hundreds of people protested in support of Palestinians.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 25 Apr. 2024
But other national security experts, in a brief in support of special counsel Jack Smith, were less certain subordinates would refuse a presidential order.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2024
Palestinian flags waved around the square, with banners and signs bearing messages in support of Palestinians.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
Swift held onto her boyfriend's hand in the sweet snap while sporting a dark green New Heights cap in support of Kelce's podcast with his brother Jason Kelce.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
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“In support of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20support%20of. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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