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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Trump has spent the past month crisscrossing the country, rallying in support of down-ballot Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026 Then Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser deployed tens of thousands of troops to North Yemen in support of his ally, al-Sallal, starting a decadelong military intervention in the country. — Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026 Fans of Princess Aiko, the emperor’s sole daughter, have marched in Japan’s streets in recent weeks in support of her eligibility to become empress. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 26 Oct. 2026 The Sukiyaki team was on hand Monday night to walk the red carpet in support of the film’s first screening in Asia. — Gavin Blair, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 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 28 Oct. 2026.

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