in support of

phrase

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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It’s backed up by deployment of battlefield veterans from the war in Ukraine into schools and kindergartens to speak to children in support of President Vladimir Putin’s decision to launch the 2022 full-scale invasion. Bloomberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 Data centers sell themselves, so let’s go on offense in support of them rather than playing the victim in a weak defense of them. John Tamny, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Both groups are also organizing volunteers to canvass and phone bank in support of Amendment 3. Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026 In two months, in support of their sophomore LP, Tiny Habits will embark on a 25-city North American run, the aptly titled The Keepers Tour. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in support of

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“In support of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20support%20of. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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