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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Ermiya Fanaeian, a transgender woman of color and formerly a diversity director at the University of Utah, founded AQSLC after parting ways with the Pink Pistols, an LGBT organization advocating in support of firearm safety and bearing arms as a means of self-defense.
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
Along with the team’s annual community day to support the Turner Syndrome Foundation, close to $60,000 has been raised in support of the cause.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Greene revealed the text amid an ongoing debate over Kirk's relationship and stance toward Israel's leaders, many of whom sent messages in support of him.
—Mandy Taheri
jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Billie Eilish and Indya Moore were two of several celebrities to appear in a video urging people to speak up in support of the people of Palestine.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 17 Sep. 2025
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
Along with the team’s annual community day to support the Turner Syndrome Foundation, close to $60,000 has been raised in support of the cause.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Greene revealed the text amid an ongoing debate over Kirk's relationship and stance toward Israel's leaders, many of whom sent messages in support of him.
—Mandy Taheri
jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Billie Eilish and Indya Moore were two of several celebrities to appear in a video urging people to speak up in support of the people of Palestine.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 17 Sep. 2025
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“In support of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20support%20of. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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