in support of
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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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Pink has been on the road in support of her 2023 album, Trustfall, for well over a year, with special guests Sheryl Crow, The Script, and KidCutUp joining her along the way.
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Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
He’s even spoken up in support of the author, who has been involved in an ongoing controversy over her comments on transgender issues.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
Tracking Trump's picks to serve in his Cabinet, administration
McMahon, a major GOP donor who has given tens of millions of dollars in support of pro-Trump causes, is chair of the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) board.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2024
Many artists, Koons included, had publicly come out in support of achieving a different result.
—Helen Holmes, ARTnews.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
He’s even spoken up in support of the author, who has been involved in an ongoing controversy over her comments on transgender issues.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
Tracking Trump's picks to serve in his Cabinet, administration
McMahon, a major GOP donor who has given tens of millions of dollars in support of pro-Trump causes, is chair of the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) board.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2024
Many artists, Koons included, had publicly come out in support of achieving a different result.
—Helen Holmes, ARTnews.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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“In support of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20support%20of. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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