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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During its time of suspension, Thomas said the district along with the cities and law enforcement agencies, wrote letters in support of SROs to the legislature requesting to change language in the law to be able to bring back SROs into schools to ensure students and staff safety.
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Jacqueline Devine, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Soon-Shiong has tweeted energetically in support of Trump and his nominee to oversee the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and has patents pending awaiting the review of federal officials.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 6 Feb. 2025
Since attending her first game in support of Kelce in September 2023, the Grammy winner has stepped out in everything from vintage Chiefs gear to head-to-toe Chanel runway looks.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
When Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas balked at those terms, Trump instead secured the Abraham Accords, normalizing relations between Israel and four Arab-majority states and thereby eroding pan-Arab solidarity in support of Palestinian rights.
—Peter L. Hahn / Made By History, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
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Jacqueline Devine, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Soon-Shiong has tweeted energetically in support of Trump and his nominee to oversee the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and has patents pending awaiting the review of federal officials.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 6 Feb. 2025
Since attending her first game in support of Kelce in September 2023, the Grammy winner has stepped out in everything from vintage Chiefs gear to head-to-toe Chanel runway looks.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
When Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas balked at those terms, Trump instead secured the Abraham Accords, normalizing relations between Israel and four Arab-majority states and thereby eroding pan-Arab solidarity in support of Palestinian rights.
—Peter L. Hahn / Made By History, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
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“In support of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20support%20of. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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