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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Nina Olson, the executive director of the Center for Taxpayer Rights and a former national taxpayer advocate, submitted an affidavit in support of the plaintiffs.
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Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Those in support of the sale of federal land, including Trump, framed the provision as a means to generate revenue and ease the housing shortage.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The plan calls for launch of two boosters in 2028 in support of their Mars Sample Return (MSR), which could send at least a pound (500 grams) of the extraterrestrial goodies back to Earth around 2031.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 29 June 2025
Those in support of greater regulation say the industry has grown out of control, and cited health concerns, cannabis use among children, and addiction, while complaints of tourists smoking in the street are reportedly growing on the Thai islands.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 28 June 2025
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Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Those in support of the sale of federal land, including Trump, framed the provision as a means to generate revenue and ease the housing shortage.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The plan calls for launch of two boosters in 2028 in support of their Mars Sample Return (MSR), which could send at least a pound (500 grams) of the extraterrestrial goodies back to Earth around 2031.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 29 June 2025
Those in support of greater regulation say the industry has grown out of control, and cited health concerns, cannabis use among children, and addiction, while complaints of tourists smoking in the street are reportedly growing on the Thai islands.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 28 June 2025
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“In support of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20support%20of. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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