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.
Examples of in support of in a Sentence
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The crowd at Los Angeles’ DGA Theater was treated to two Nolans for the price of one on Tuesday night, as Christopher Nolan joined brother Jonathan Nolan for a For Your Consideration event in support of the latter’s Fallout series.
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Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
On Wednesday, the Chicago City Council is expected to introduce a resolution calling for Mr. Carter’s ouster — with a majority of council members in support of what is essentially a vote of no confidence.
—Julie Bosman, New York Times, 22 May 2024
Grief, reflection and moving forward Student movements and protests, starting with Black Lives Matter marches in the wake of the death of George Floyd in 2020, and spanning to the student encampments in support of Palestinians have punctuated the academic experiences of these students.
—NPR, 22 May 2024
Intellectuals began signing petitions and staging demonstrations in support of the Jewish officer.
—Maurice Samuels / Made By History, TIME, 21 May 2024
For two weeks, students at UC Santa Cruz, including unionized graduate students, have maintained a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus in support of divestment from Israel.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024
Two residents spoke in support of increasing the amount, but offered different approaches.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
This includes ordering flags to be flown at half-staff, requesting the day be used to recall veterans' accomplishments and thank them for their service, and encouraging schools to discuss Hmong military service in support of the U.S.
How long will the flags be at half-staff?
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2024
Two people were arrested after protesting in support of Palestine outside of a Xavier University graduation ceremony Saturday.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 11 May 2024
Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
On Wednesday, the Chicago City Council is expected to introduce a resolution calling for Mr. Carter’s ouster — with a majority of council members in support of what is essentially a vote of no confidence.
—Julie Bosman, New York Times, 22 May 2024
Grief, reflection and moving forward Student movements and protests, starting with Black Lives Matter marches in the wake of the death of George Floyd in 2020, and spanning to the student encampments in support of Palestinians have punctuated the academic experiences of these students.
—NPR, 22 May 2024
Intellectuals began signing petitions and staging demonstrations in support of the Jewish officer.
—Maurice Samuels / Made By History, TIME, 21 May 2024
For two weeks, students at UC Santa Cruz, including unionized graduate students, have maintained a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus in support of divestment from Israel.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024
Two residents spoke in support of increasing the amount, but offered different approaches.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
This includes ordering flags to be flown at half-staff, requesting the day be used to recall veterans' accomplishments and thank them for their service, and encouraging schools to discuss Hmong military service in support of the U.S.
How long will the flags be at half-staff?
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2024
Two people were arrested after protesting in support of Palestine outside of a Xavier University graduation ceremony Saturday.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 11 May 2024
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